Spicy Mexican Chicken Skewers (Print-Friendly Version)
Zesty Mexican-spiced chicken chunks with colorful bell peppers and sweet onion.
# Ingredients List:
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8 tiny skinless chicken thighs with fat trimmed off (about 650g/22.5oz)
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2 garlic cloves
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1 deseeded jalapeño
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3 tablespoons tomato concentrate
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons sweet paprika
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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Small bunch of fresh coriander
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Juice squeezed from half a lime
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 diced red bell pepper in chunks
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1 diced green bell pepper in chunks
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1 diced yellow bell pepper in chunks
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1 chunky-cut white onion
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Spray oil for cooking
# Detailed Cooking Steps:
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Throw the cumin, paprika, oregano, jalapeño, lime juice, coriander, salt and black pepper into a small food processor. Blend until you get a smooth mix, adding a splash of water if needed.
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Cut the chicken thighs into small chunks, cover them completely with your sauce mix, and stick them in the fridge overnight or for a few hours at least.
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For wooden skewers, dunk them in warm water for half an hour so they won't burn. Thread pieces of chicken with colorful veggies (peppers and onion) onto each skewer.
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Give your loaded skewers a light coating of cooking spray to help them cook nicely.
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Pop them on a hot BBQ and flip them often until the chicken's fully done, which takes around 15 minutes.
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You can also bake them at 220°C (fan 200°C)/425°F/gas mark 7 for 25-30 minutes, or use a grill pan for about 7 minutes per side.
# Helpful Hints:
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These taste amazing with a side of Mexican Chopped Salad and some Mexican Rice to round out your meal.