{
  "id": "CAT02-R16",
  "slug": "cat02-r16-pink-flamingo-guava-orange-chicken-skewers",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat02-r16-pink-flamingo-guava-orange-chicken-skewers.html",
  "title": "Pink Flamingo Guava-Orange Chicken Skewers",
  "category": "Appetizers & Snacks",
  "category_id": "CAT02",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 20,
  "cook_time_minutes": 15,
  "total_time_minutes": 35,
  "primary_cooking_method": "OVEN",
  "primary_food": "chicken",
  "vegetarian": false,
  "allergens": [],
  "ingredients": [
    "1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces (680 g)",
    "¼ cup guava paste, chopped (60 g)",
    "2 tablespoons Florida orange juice",
    "1 tablespoon fresh lime juice",
    "1 teaspoon minced garlic",
    "½ teaspoon ground cumin",
    "1 tablespoon neutral oil",
    "¼ teaspoon salt",
    "1 orange, cut into wedges, optional garnish",
    "Black pepper",
    "1–2 tablespoons warm water to loosen the glaze"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes.",
    "2. In a small pan, warm guava paste, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and cumin over low heat, stirring until smooth. Add warm water a little at a time if needed.",
    "3. Thread chicken pieces onto skewers, brush lightly with oil, and season with salt and pepper.",
    "4. Bake 10 minutes. Brush with glaze made with a clean utensil, turn the skewers, and bake 5–8 minutes more, until the thickest chicken piece reaches 165°F (74°C).",
    "5. Serve with any unused glaze on the side; never serve glaze that touched raw chicken."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Use a food thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Keep raw chicken and its utensils separate from ready-to-eat food."
}