Mexican Barbecue Chicken Skewers: Juicy & Easy Grill Delight
Enjoy these flavorful Mexican Barbecue Chicken Skewers that are easy to prepare and perfect for grilling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Add the cubed chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto the soaked wooden skewers.
- Grill the skewers for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from the grill and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with grilled vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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