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    Tex-Mex Chicken Kabobs Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Tex-Mex food is often addictive, yet satisfyingly satiating at the same time, and in a Paleo way, it is quite healthy for us, too - with all the dried herbs, the free-range chicken meat, and the colorful organic veggies.

    Tex-Mex Chicken Kabobs

    In a parallel universe, we are confident that Tex-Mex chicken kabobs have already been discovered and that others are consuming them at this very moment. So, let's accept the fact that we have to share, and share these chicken kabobs we will, for they are too good to keep to ourselves.

    First of all, make sure that you have limes - and within that: the best limes. Visually scan a lot of limes and search for the optimal color. The next best thing to do is to give them a little squeeze, a mere pinch, just to see how much they give under pressure.

    Note whether they are soft or hard, and know that softer lemons and limes have less of a pith, which equals more juice. Also, pay attention to how smooth the skin is; the less wrinkled, the better. But the squeeze test will never let you down.

    Secondly, go for the pastured poultry. Invest in your health by choosing quality sources of protein and let food be your medicine.

    When the inspiration hits your taste buds to examine those southern flavors again, why not dive into some Tex-Mex stuffed peppers? They make for another great meal worth sharing.

    Tex-Mex Chicken Kabobs Recipe

    Serves: 4Prep: 25 min Cook: 12 min

    Ingredients

    • 3 to 4 chicken breasts, cubed
    • 2 bell peppers, diced
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
    • ¼ tbsp. olive oil
    • ½ tbsp. chili powder
    • ¼ tbsp. ground cumin
    • ½ tbsp. paprika
    • ¼ tbsp. garlic powder
    • Fresh cilantro (to serve)
    • Lime wedges (to serve)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Wood or metal skewers

    Preparation

    Tex-Mex Chicken Kabobs preparation.
    1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
    2. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder; then, season to taste.
    3. Thread the cubed chicken, bell pepper, and onion; alternate them on the skewers.
    4. Brush the skewers with the Tex-Mex seasoning generously on all sides.
    5. Grill the kabobs on the preheated grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every few minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
    6. Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

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    Tex-Mex Chicken Kabobs

    Tex-Mex Chicken Kabobs Recipe

    When it seems that chicken drumsticks have taken over the grill, move them over and let these Tex-Mex chicken kabobs take center grill!
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    Prep Time 25 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Total Time 37 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 266 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 to 4 chicken breasts cubed
    • 2 bell peppers diced
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
    • ¼ tbsp. olive oil
    • ½ tbsp. chili powder
    • ¼ tbsp. ground cumin
    • ½ tbsp. paprika
    • ¼ tbsp. garlic powder
    • Fresh cilantro to serve
    • Lime wedges to serve
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Wood or metal skewers

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
    • In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder; then, season to taste.
      2 tbsp. fresh lime juice, ¼ tbsp. olive oil, ½ tbsp. chili powder, ¼ tbsp. ground cumin, ½ tbsp. paprika, ¼ tbsp. garlic powder, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Thread the cubed chicken, bell pepper, and onion; alternate them on the skewers.
      3 to 4 chicken breasts, 2 bell peppers, 1 onion, Wood or metal skewers
    • Brush the skewers with the Tex-Mex seasoning generously on all sides.
    • Grill the kabobs on the preheated grill for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every few minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
    • Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
      Fresh cilantro, Lime wedges

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 42gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3364IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword chicken, kabob, paleo, recipe, tex-mex
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: grill, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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