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Mexican Barbecue

Mexican Barbecue Chicken Skewers

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Mexican Chicken Skewers Barbecue food often gets a bad reputation for being heavy or loaded with the same old burgers and sausages, but it really doesn’t have to be that way. Some of my favorite grilled meals are the ones that feel a little lighter without giving up any flavor.

  • Total Time: 35 min
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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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

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  • Author: Ruby Bennett
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • 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