Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers
These Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers mixed with the smoky flavor from the grill have the tastes of summer. Try them tonight!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 420kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast cut into 1 1/2-2 inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1-2 limes sliced very thinly
Instructions
- Place cubed pieces of chicken into a large bowl and set aside.
- To a blender, add garlic, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, oregano, honey, avocado oil, salt, and black pepper, and blitz until garlic and cilantro have broken down into tiny pieces.
- Pour over chicken and stir to coat. Cover and marinate in fridge for 1-2 hours.
- While chicken is marinating, soak wooden skewers in warm water for about 30 minutes.
- When ready to cook, alternate pieces of marinated chicken and folded lime slices onto wooden skewers. Discard marinade.
- Season with more salt and pepper, if desired and grill approximately 4 minutes per side or until grill marks form and chicken is thoroughly cooked to 165° F.
- Remove from grill and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 879mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
