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Tequila Lime Chicken Skewers

Close-up of perfectly grilled Tequila Lime Chicken Skewers featuring charred chicken, red peppers, green peppers, and red onion.
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Prepare bright, moist chicken skewers using a simple marinade featuring tequila and fresh lime juice. This recipe is perfect for grilling.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup silver tequila
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the tequila, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. Place the cubed chicken into a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  3. Refrigerate and marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours. Do not marinate longer than 4 hours due to the acidity of the lime juice.
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before assembling to prevent burning.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade, discarding the excess liquid. Thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, alternating with pieces of red pepper, green pepper, and red onion.
  6. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit). Lightly oil the grates.
  7. Place the skewers on the hot grill. Cook for 10 to 14 minutes, turning every 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. Remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade before adding the raw chicken, and brush this reserved marinade onto the skewers during the last few minutes of grilling.
  • If you do not have an outdoor grill, you can cook these on a grill pan over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
  • Garnish the finished skewers with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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