Cilantro-Lime Chicken Kabobs (Grill or Oven)

Chicken kabobs are one of my favorite weeknight dinners. They’re quick and easy to prepare, and very versatile. I have a couple of marinades that I really love, but these cilantro-lime chicken kabobs are one of my favorites. Most people think of kabobs as a summertime backyard bbq dinner, but because I make them year-round I’ve included both oven and grill cooking directions.

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Kabobs

You guys know how much I love this Avocado-Lime Dipping Sauce. It’s delicious on almost anything and I knew it would be perfect on these kabobs.  I served them with a side of brown rice and a quick green salad, and it was a wonderful quick dinner.

Avocado Lime Sauce in a Jar

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Kabobs with Avocado-Lime Dipping Sauce

Allison McGee

Cook these cilantro-lime chicken kabobs in the oven or on the grill, and enjoy a quick, delicious, and healthy dinner.

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Course Chicken

Servings 8 kabobs

Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Set of 6) Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set - Easy To Clean, Nesting Bowls for Space Saving Storage, Great for Cooking, Baking, Prepping

OXO Good Grips Zester and Grater

AIDEA Wooden Salad Bowl

OXO Good Grips Salad Spinner, Large

KitchenAid KSB1570SL 5-Speed Blender with 56-Ounce BPA-Free Pitcher - Silver

MASTER COOK Kabob Skewers 12" Flat Stainless Steel BBQ Set, Reusable Sticks, Sliver

Ingredients

  

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For the sauce:

• 2 avocados
• 1/2 bunch cilantro thick stems removed
• 3 limes juiced
• 1 jalapeno seeded if desired
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons water

For the chicken kabobs:

• 2 pounds chicken breast
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 limes juiced
• 4 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Wood or metal skewers

Instructions

 

Make the Sauce:

• Add all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.

Make the chicken kabobs:

• Combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and salt to create a marinade.
• Slice the chicken into 1 square inch pieces. Place the chicken in a gallon size Zip-loc bag and pour the marinade over the chicken. Seal the bag and marinate the chicken pieces for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. If marinating for 2 hours or longer, be sure to keep the chicken in the refrigerator.
• If using wood skewers, soak these in water anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours.
• Thread the chicken on the skewers.

Oven Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Place the skewers on the jelly roll pan, and place the pan on the center rack of the oven.
• Bake kabobs for 10 minutes, then flip the kabobs over and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Grill Instructions:

• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• Lightly oil the grill, and place the kabobs on the grill.
• Cook, flipping occasionally for about 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Notes

Nutrition info is for chicken kabobs only. Avocado-lime sauce adds 67 calories, 7g fat, 2g carbohydrate and 0g protein per tablespoon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1kabobCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 23gFat: 2g

Keyword chicken kabobs, chicken skewers, cilantro lime chicken, healthy dinner recipes

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