Description
Mexican Barbecue Chicken Skewers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your grill. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, these skewers feature tender chicken marinated in a zesty blend of spices, grilled to perfection with colorful peppers and onions. Ideal for any occasion, they are not only easy to prepare but also offer a delightful presentation that will impress your guests and family alike. Serve them on their own or with sides like Mexican rice and fresh salsa for a complete meal experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 small boneless chicken thighs
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 3 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons of cumin
- 2 teaspoons of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
- Fresh coriander
- Juice of half a lime
- Salt and black pepper
- Red, green, yellow bell peppers, and onion for skewering
Instructions
- In a mini food processor, combine garlic, jalapeño, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, oregano, coriander, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Dice chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and coat with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Soak wooden skewers in water (if using), then thread marinated chicken and chopped vegetables onto the skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes or bake in an oven at 425°F for approximately 25–30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg