Mexican Barbecue Chicken Skewers: Juicy and Perfectly Grilled
These Mexican barbecue chicken skewers are the perfect blend of spices, juicy chicken, and fresh vegetables, grilled to perfection for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- 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 cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread chicken, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers, alternating as desired.
- Grill skewers for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh herbs like cilantro in the marinade.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg