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Mexican Chicken Skewers offer vibrant flavors with careful grilling.
Dive into these Mexican Chicken Skewers and let your senses take a vacation. The aroma of Mexican oregano mingles with garlic, offering a savory whisper as it grills. Bright bell peppers and smoky bacon weave through these skewers, adding a splash of color and layers of flavor that come alive with every bite. Lime juice brightens the whole affair, cutting through the richness and keeping things vibrant. These skewers deliver a satisfying blend of tastes and textures, from the tender chicken to the crisp edges of vegetables.
The art of grilling these skewers lies in their frequent turns. Flipping them on the grill ensures even cooking and keeps those colorful peppers from blackening while the chicken reaches a juicy interior. It’s a dance of patience and care, rewarding you with skewers that are perfectly charred yet succulent.
Gather everyone around and relish in the lively experience of sharing food off the skewer. The medley of spices and sizzling bacon never fails to spark conversation and joy. Whether standing casually in the backyard or seated at the table, these skewers invite smiles and second helpings. Every bite is a reminder of the flavors and memories shared through simple, thoughtful cooking.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon corn oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large red bell pepper cut into small squares
- 1 large green bell pepper cut into small squares
- 4 thick center-cut bacon slices cut into 4 pieces each
- 1/2 medium red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
Directions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Mexican oregano, the cumin, the onion powder, the salt, the pepper, and the garlic powder.
- Add the lime juice and the corn oil to the spice rub and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken pieces to the spice rub mixture and stir to coat well.
- Slide the red bell pepper squares, the green bell pepper squares, the chicken, the bacon, and the onion onto the skewer. Continue assembling the skewer in this order until the skewer is filled, and then repeat the process with the remaining skewers.
- Place the skewers onto the grill and cook, flipping frequently, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve.
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