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The Chili-Lime Mango Chicken Skewers I Make Every Week

The Chili-Lime Mango Chicken Skewers I Make Every Week
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min
Serves
4
Calories
328 kcal
Protein
24.00 g
Carbs
3.00 g
Fat
24.00 g

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 limezest of 1 lime
  • ¼ cupfresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoonchili powder
  • ¼ teaspooncayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1 tablespoonsugar
  • 4 piecesboneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 3-4 largeripe but firm large mangoes

Instructions

  1. 1

    If you're using wooden/bamboo skewers, make sure to soak them in water for 20-30 minutes before you use them.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and sugar. Place in a bowl, or zip-top bag and add the chicken and mangoes, stirring gently to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. Prepare grill (or indoor grill pan) to medium heat.

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken and mangoes from the marinade and thread onto skewers, alternating the pieces and dividing them evenly.

  4. 4

    Arrange the skewers on the grill and cook, turning until the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F, 6-10 minutes. Serve immediately.