Chili Lime Chicken Skewers

Chili Lime Chicken Skewers

Grilled chicken thigh skewers marinated with lime, chile, garlic, cumin, and a touch of honey, then finished with fresh cilantro.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    If using bamboo skewers, submerge them in water for 30 minutes. Metal skewers need no preparation.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Shallow Dish, skewers

  2. Step 2

    Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper together.

    Ingredients used: 8.0 gr Chili Powder, 12.0 gr Garlic, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 15.0 gr Honey, 60.0 ml Lime Juice, 30.0 ml Olive Oil, 6.0 gr Salt, 4.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Add the chicken to the marinade and stir until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Timer: 30 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Chicken Thigh

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  4. Step 4

    Preheat the grill to medium heat.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill

  5. Step 5

    Lift the chicken from the marinade and divide it evenly among the skewers, leaving small gaps between the pieces.

    Cookware: skewers

  6. Step 6

    Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until lightly charred and the thickest chicken pieces reach 74°C.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, instant-read thermometer, skewers, tongs

  7. Step 7

    Transfer the skewers to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: serving plate, tongs

  8. Step 8

    Scatter the cilantro over the chicken and serve.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Cilantro

    Cookware: serving plate

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Keep raw chicken refrigerated, discard used marinade, and cook every chicken piece to an internal temperature of at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Risk factors

  • raw poultry
  • cross-contamination
  • outdoor grilling