Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts

It is the last day of school for my little boy today! He is officially done with Kindergarten. I don't know how we got here so quickly! Only 9 short months ago he could barely read a few words, and now he is reading chapter books, he wants to walk to the bus stop alone, and just get dropped off by the door. So bitter sweet to see him grow up and become so much more independent.

Ok, sorry! Proud Mom. I will move on to the food now!

Memorial Day weekend is here! It is practically the grilling holiday of the country. So after you take a second to remember what Memorial Day is all about, and all the people who have fought so we can grill to our hearts content on this day, consider something other than a burger. Oh don't get me wrong, I love a good burger! But I do like to change it up as well. These chicken skewers are a great alternative. 1. They are healthy 2. They have an avocado dipping sauce (did you read that right? AVOCADO!) 3. They are super quick and easy. We had these the other night, and they were a hit all around. My son doesn't like avocado (I know, I really need to do something about him), so he dipped his in ranch.

Chicken Skewers with Cool Avocado Sauce
Printable Recipe
Adapted from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup lime juice
1 Tbls balsamic vinegar
2 tsp minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1/2 tsp salt

Sauce
1 avocado
1-2 Tbls sour cream
1 Tbls minced cilantro
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp lime zest
1/4 tsp salt

Pound chicken to about 1/4 in thick, and cute into 1 inch strips. Combine the lime juice, vinegar, chipotle and salt in a ziploc bag. Add chicken, and squish it around to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

To make the sauce halve the avocado and remove the pit. Using a fork mash the avocado. Stir in the sour cream and cilantro. Once well combined add the zest, salt, and squeeze in the juice from half a lime. Refrigerate until serving.

Thread the chicken onto skewers. If you are using wooden skewers, make sure they are soaked first. This prevents them from burning, and from splinters getting into your meat. Discard the marinade. Grill covered over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side until no longer pink.