Key West Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe
Invite the flavors of southern Florida into your life with these Paleo Key West-inspired grilled chicken skewers.
Servings 4 people
Calories 306kcal
Cost 15
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless skinless, cubed
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp. raw honey
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Juice from 1 lime
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro minced
- 1 small red chili pepper seeded and minced (optional)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Wood or metal skewers
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the coconut aminos, raw honey, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and red chili pepper; season with salt and pepper to taste.¼ cup coconut aminos, 2 tbsp. raw honey, 2 garlic cloves, Juice from 1 lime, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, 1 small red chili pepper, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Place the diced chicken in a marinating container and pour the marinade over the chicken.2 chicken breasts
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 5 minutes.Wood or metal skewers
- Thread the pieces of chicken on the skewers while retaining the remaining marinade.
- Add the saved marinade to a saucepan and bring to a boil; then, simmer for 2 to 3 minutes and set aside.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, brushing with the remaining marinade until the chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition
Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg