Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers
Bright, zesty, and packed with flavor, these Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers are perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
- Mix lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot straight from the grill.
Notes
For added flavor, you can include colorful veggies like bell peppers or zucchini on the skewers. Marinate longer for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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