Description
Juicy and flavorful grilled chicken skewers with a Mexican twist, perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into chunks
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade and coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with a side of fresh salad or whole-grain rice.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- For extra flavor, serve with a squeeze of lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, Mexican skewers, healthy meal, low calorie, protein-rich