Chili Lime Chicken Kebabs
Make it a meal and serve these delicious, grilled chicken, pineapple, and veggie skewers over a bed of our spicy Mexican Rice, Enjoy!
Servings: 4 chicken skewers or 8 chicken, fruit and veggie skewers
Ingredients
MARINADE:
- 3 T. olive oil
- 1 1/2 T. red wine vinegar
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
CHICKEN:
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- Skewers
Instructions
- MARINADE: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Season with chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; whisk to combine.
- Place the chicken pieces in a shallow baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken; stir to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- NOTE: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken and desired fruits and vegetables onto the skewers (see cook’s note below) and discard the marinade.
- Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.
- COOK’S NOTE: Alternate pineapple, mushrooms, onions, zucchini, or red and green peppers cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch pieces onto skewers with marinated chicken before cooking.
Notes
Recipe Link: Mexican Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice