Chili, lime, And Pepper Chicken Skewers Recipe
Not quite a taco, perhaps more like a taco on a stick?! Chili, lime, and pepper chicken skewers are here to save dinnertime with spices and flavor galore.
Servings 4 people
Calories 437kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cubed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp. red chili flakes
- ½ tsp. paprika
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Zest of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. raw honey optional
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Wood or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, chili flakes, paprika, cilantro, zest, lime juice, olive oil, and honey, and season to taste.2 garlic cloves, 1 tsp. red chili flakes, ½ tsp. paprika, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, Zest of 1 lime, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tsp. raw honey, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Whisk until well emulsified; add chicken to the bowl, and toss until everything is well coated.4 chicken breasts
- Marinate in the refrigerator, covering 2 to 8 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread on skewers alternating with chicken, bell pepper, and onion.1 red bell pepper, 1 onion, Wood or metal skewers
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Pour the remaining sauce into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Brush the skewers with the sauce and place them on the grill.
- Grill the skewers for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and cooked through.
- Serve topped with extra cilantro and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1712IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg