Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers
Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers bring tender, citrusy chicken together with smoky cumin, fresh cilantro, and colorful vegetables for a bright, balanced bite. Each skewer grills up juicy and aromatic, with pops of sweetness from bell pepper and cherry tomatoes. Serve for a casual weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend cookout alongside rice, salsa, and warm tortillas.
- Prep1 hr 30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a shallow dish, combine olive oil, cumin, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- 2
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 3
Thread the chicken, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, and tomatoes onto skewers.
- 4
Brush the grill with oil and place the skewers on the hot grate. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, turning to ensure even cooking.
- Calories 223.46 kcal Moderate
- Protein 28.22 g Good Source
- Carbs 10.42 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.5 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.98 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 70.36 mg High
- Sodium 67.25 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.34 g Low Source
- Sugar 3.79 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 39.83 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate
- Potassium 270.78 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 80.64 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 43.47 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mexican Style Chicken Skewers is a Mexican appetizer recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 223.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin, Lime Juice. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers?
- About 1 hr 40 mins in total: 1 hr 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 223.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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