Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken and colorful vegetables are marinated with cilantro, lime, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then brought together as bright, flavorful skewers. Zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes add freshness and contrast, making these kabobs a fitting meal served with rice, salsa, and warm tortillas.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
In a shallow dish, mix together olive oil, cumin, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- 2
Preheat the grill to high heat.
- 3
Thread chicken, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, and tomatoes onto skewers.
- 4
Brush the grill with oil, then arrange the skewers on the hot grate. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, turning to cook evenly.
- Calories 225.17 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 28.27 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 11.19 g 4%
- Total Fat 8.51 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.97 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.37 mg High 23%
- Sodium 66.2 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.78 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 3.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 43.54 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 274.65 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 80.75 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 58.21 mg Good Source 65%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mexican Style Chicken Skewers is a Mexican appetizer recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Breast, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 225.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Chicken Breast, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin. The full list of 13 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 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 225.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers healthy?
- Mexican-Style Chicken Skewers has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 225.17 calories and 28.27 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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