Name: Zesty Mexican Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces and separated; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch thick rounds or 1-inch cubes; Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes); For the Marinade:; ¼ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional); 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using).
2
Marinate Chicken: Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade, tossing until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or for optimal flavor, 2-4 hours, or even overnight.
3
Prepare Vegetables: While chicken marinates, cut bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini into uniform 1-inch pieces. Keep cherry tomatoes whole.
4
Assemble Skewers: Thread the marinated chicken and prepared vegetables onto your skewers, alternating ingredients. Do not pack too tightly.
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Preheat Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F or 200-230°C). Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
6
Grill Kabobs: Place the kabobs on the hot grill. Cook for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C) and the vegetables are tender-crisp with visible char marks.
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Serve: Remove from grill, let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

💡 Notes

For best results, allow chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours. If using wooden skewers, remember to soak them in water beforehand to prevent burning. These kabobs are excellent served with cilantro-lime rice, warm tortillas, or a fresh avocado salad.

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Zesty Mexican Grilled Chicken and Veggie Kabobs

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