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Chicken kabob with southwest marinade
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Southwest Chicken Kabobs

Are you in the mood for a delicious and healthy meal? Look no further than these mouth-watering Southwest Chicken Shish Kabobs. Packed with bold and spicy flavors, these kabobs are perfect for any summer barbecue or weeknight dinner. Not only are they simple to make, but they are also packed with protein and veggies to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Prep Time10 minutes
resting time2 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 297kcal

Ingredients

Southwest Chicken Marinade

  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts (4-6 oz for each person)
  • ¼ Cup Avocado Oil
  • 3 large Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
  • 1 Chili in Adobo Sauce (take the seeds out and mince the pepper)
  • 1 large Lime (To squeeze on the chicken after it's off the grill)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Vegetables for kabobs

  • 1 small Purple Onion
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Orange Bell Pepper
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper

Instructions

Prep

  • If you're using wooden kabob sticks, soak them in water for at least a couple hours before assembling kabobs.
  • Cut your chicken breasts into 1 ¼" cubes and put them in a large ziplock bag.

Southwest Marinade

  • In a small bowl, add the avocado oil, garlic cloves, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and adobo sauce. Whisk until combined.
  • Add the marinade to the chicken. Put the chicken and marinade in the fridge for at least a couple hours and up to 10 hours.

Assembling the Kabobs

  • Cut up your favorite kabob veggies into 1 ¼" pieces and assemble the kabobs as desired. (It works best to use an onion on the ends.  They seem to be the best veggie for keeping everything on the kabob stick.)

Cooking the Kabobs

  • Cook the kabobs on a medium-high grill.  Turn the kabobs every 3 minutes or so until all sides are cooked. (it will take 12-15 minutes to cook the kabobs) If you have a temperature thermometer on your grill, cook them at 350-375 degrees.
  • Use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is cooked thoroughly. Chicken is fully cooked at 165 degrees F. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pull the kabobs off the grill and squeeze with fresh lime juice. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1503IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg