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Chipotle Chicken Skewers

The best summer barbecue recipe! Juicy chicken surrounded by peppers, chipotle chiles, squash and charred to perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 3-4 breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 large red bell pepper cut into bite-sized squares
  • 2 medium yellow squash cut into 1-inch discs
  • 2 chipotle chilies from a can of chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from a can of chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.25 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add 2 chilies and 2 tbsp adobo sauce, olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and lime juice. Process for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Use a spatula to transfer the mixture to a large Ziploc bag or medium bowl; add chicken cubes and toss to coat; place into fridge and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat your grill. Taking a metal skewer, add a cube of chicken, piece of red pepper, yellow squash disc, and then repeat until the skewer is full (should have 4-5 chicken cubes per skewer). Repeat for all skewers. Discard remaining marinade.
  3. Spray your grill with non-stick spray or brush with oil; add skewers and cook over medium heat with the grill closed for about 5 minutes. Turn skewers over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side (careful, they are hot!). Remove from grill and serve!

Notes

Enjoy these delicious Chipotle Chicken Skewers fresh off the grill for a flavorful summer meal!