Chicken Mexican Skewers

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Chicken Mexican Skewers

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 45 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 5 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 4 thin cut chicken breasts


  • 2 multicolored peppers cut in large square chunks


  • 2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder


  • 1 tsp paprika


  • 1/2 tsp adobo chili paste


  • 1 tsp onion powder


  • 1 tsp garlic powder


  • 2 garlic cloves minced


  • 1 tsp cumin powder


  • 1 tsp dried parsley


  • 1 tsp salt or to taste


  • 1 tsp black pepper powder


  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup olive oil or as needed


  • 12 pretreated wooden skewers

Directions

  • Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
  • Cut chicken breasts in 12 long strips.
  • Combine chicken strips and colored peppers with red chili powder, paprika, garlic and onion powders, minced garlic, cumin powder, salt, adobo chili paste, black pepper powder, and olive oil in a large bowl.
  • Heat a grill pan and dab oil with pastry brush.
  • String two pieces of peppers on the skewer and thread chicken strip (like sewing a cloth) and top it off with two pieces of peppers.
  • Place the wooden skewers on grill and grill chicken on medium flame from all sides till they appear lightly charred, approximately 20-25 minutes. Baste chicken with olive oil when flipping skewers.
  • Serve immediately with your choice of condiments or wrap it in a taco or burrito.
  • Note:: Grill in two batches.