Mexicali Grilled Chicken Skewers
Posted March 10, 2011 by 4hourrecipes

"This recipe is simple but I always feel really good about it when I eat it. Great as veggie kebabs too!"

Posted in : Cuisines : ,
  • Prep Time :
    10 min
  • Cook Time :
    10 min
  • Ready Time :
    20 min

Servings

2

Ingredients

    the marinade

    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon water
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed
    • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

    skewers

    • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
    • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped into 2
    • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped into 2
    • 1/2 yellow bell pepper chopped into 2
    • 1 medium onion chopped into 2
    • 2 tablespoons macadamia oil or olive oil
    • salt and pepper, to taste

    Directions

    1.  In a resealable plastic bag, combine lime juice, water, olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.  Add chicken strips.  Marinate for 2 hours.
    2.  In a large mixing bowl, stir together bell peppers, onion, oil, salt, and pepper.  Thread vegetables onto skewers leaving ½” space in between.
    3.  Thread chicken onto skewers, leaving no space in between pieces.
    4.  Grill chicken skewers on medium-high heat for 4 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.  Grill vegetable skewers on indirect heat for 10 minutes.  Serve with black beans or refried beans and salsa.

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