GRILLED CHILI LIME CHICKEN KABOBS WITH MANGO SALSA
Fiery flavor ready in a flash, Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Kabobs with Mango Salsa are quick and easy for super fast weeknight dinner. Topped with a refreshing Mango Salsa, this meal will be a summer favorite all season long.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr25 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chicken kabobs
Servings: 6
Calories: 408kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
grill
Ingredients
For the chicken:
1/4cupolive oil
4tablespoonsfresh lime juice
1tablespoonfresh lime zest
1tablespoonchili powder
1/2tablespoononion powder
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspooncumin powder
1teaspooncayenne pepper
1/2teaspoonground coriander seed
3bonelessskinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch chunks
1/4cupfresh chopped cilantro
8 6-inchwooden skewerssoaked in water for 1 hour
For the salsa:
1 1/2cupsdiced mango
1/2cupdiced red pepper
1/4cupcup minced red onion
1/4cupchopped fresh cilantro
2tablespoonsminced serrano chili pepperor jalapeno pepper for a milder flavor
1/2teaspoonkosher salt
juice of 1 lime
Instructions
Place the olive oil, lime juice, zest, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, cayenne and coriander in a resealable bag. Seal the bag and mix the ingredients together by gently squeezing the bag.
In a medium bowl, add the mango, pepper, onion, cilantro, chili pepper, salt and lime. Toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Add the chicken to the bag and press out the air. Seal the bag and marinade for 1 – 24 hours.
Thread 4-5 pieces of chicken on each skewer being sure to leave space between each piece so the chicken cooks evenly.
Grill chicken for 4 minutes. Flip the skewer and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until cooked through.
Serve the chicken with the salsa. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, if desired.