Mexican Barbecue Chicken Skewers: Juicy & Easy Recipe to Love
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of grilled chicken with a Mexican twist, marinated in a delicious barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine barbecue sauce, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and mix well. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken, bell peppers, and red onion onto skewers.
- Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
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