Ingredients
8 small boneless chicken thighs, any visible fat removed (approx 650g/22.5oz), any visible fat removed
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeΓ±o pepper, seeds removed
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 handful fresh coriander
1/2 lime juice, juice of half a lime
salt and black pepper
1 red bell pepper, chopped into square pieces
1 green bell pepper, chopped into square pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into square pieces
1 white onion, chopped, chopped into square pieces
cooking oil spray
Instructions
1-Add in the spices, jalapeno, lime juice,: Add in the spices, jalapeno, lime juice, coriander and a good pinch of salt and black pepper to a mini food processor and pulse until a paste. Add in a little water at a time if needed to help it pulse.
2-Dice the chicken thighs into bite sized: Dice the chicken thighs into bite sized pieces, add the marinade to the chicken and toss to thoroughly coat.
3-Refrigerate overnight or for a few hours: Refrigerate overnight or for a few hours at least.
4-If using wooden skewers soak this in: If using wooden skewers soak this in warm water for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
5-Then add the chicken to the skewers: Then add the chicken to the skewers along with the peppers and onion (I alternate the pieces (so chicken, vegetable, chicken, vegetable on the skewer).
6-Spray the skewers or chicken and vegetables: Spray the skewers or chicken and vegetables with cooking oil spray
7-Cook on a hot barbecue, turning frequently: Cook on a hot barbecue, turning frequently until chicken is cooked through (approx 15 minutes)
8-Alternatively you can bake these in the: Alternatively you can bake these in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 220c, fan 200c or 425f (gas mark 7) or on a grill pan (approx 7 minutes each side)
9-Great served with Mexican Chopped Salad and: Great served with Mexican Chopped Salad and Mexican Rice
Last Step:
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- Cook Time: 15 min
- Method: grill
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 SKEWER
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 3.7g
- Sodium: 434mg
- Fat: 7.1g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Carbohydrates: 11.2g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34.6g
- Cholesterol: 159mg
