Mango Lime Chicken Skewers (Printer view)

Juicy chicken cubes flavored with mango and lime, grilled alongside sweet peppers and onions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Marinade

01 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
03 - 2 teaspoons lime zest
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Skewers

12 - 1.3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.25 inch cubes
13 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.25 inch pieces
14 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1.25 inch pieces
15 - 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
16 - Mango cubes from 1 additional ripe mango
17 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - In a blender or food processor, combine diced mango, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, optional chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
02 - Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for brushing. Place chicken cubes in a bowl or zip-top bag, pour remaining marinade over, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat or preheat broiler if using the oven.
04 - Alternately thread marinated chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion chunks, and mango cubes onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
05 - Grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade during the last few minutes, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
06 - Remove skewers from grill, rest for 2 minutes, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The mango-lime marinade tastes like a beach vacation in every bite, with just enough spice to keep things interesting.
  • Everything comes together in under an hour, yet it feels fancy enough to impress without stressing you out.
  • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, so it works for almost anyone at your table.
02 -
  • Reserve a quarter cup of marinade before the chicken goes in—raw chicken juice will contaminate anything you don't separate first.
  • Don't skip the resting time after grilling; it's those 2 minutes that make the difference between dry chicken and juicy tenderness.
03 -
  • If you're prepping these ahead, marinate the chicken the morning of and assemble the skewers just before grilling—this keeps the fruit from releasing too much water.
  • A grill with a cool zone is your friend; if something's charring too fast, move it to a cooler spot for the last few minutes.
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