Chicken Skewers
Chicken Skewers – tender pieces of chicken marinated with lots of lime juice and chipotle, then grilled and served with an avocado dipping sauce.
I love grilling out in the summer. If I had my way I would grill out pretty much every night. No need to ever turn on the oven. Maybe a side dish on the stove top every once in awhile, but that is it. Just grilled meats and veggies all summer long! I put together 23 of my favorite summer grilling recipes together all in on place, for easy reference.
Cilantro Lime Chicken has been one of our favorites for a long time, because I am obsessed with an avocado dipping sauce. That is until I remembered these chicken skewers that I shared when I first started blogging. Now it is going to be hard to pick which one to make! Or we could go an entirely different route with Chicken Curry. So hard to pick sometimes.
I first shared these chicken skewers about a month into blogging. Since then I have tried a million new recipes and forgot about these. Well, this summer they are going to be on repeat. They are marinated in lime juice, chipotle in adobo and balsamic vinegar. Sounds kind of like a strange combination, but it is so good!
The chicken stays super tender when you grill it. And the lime really flavors the chicken. Then you have the avocado dipping sauce and it is pure heaven. I made this for lunch recently when a friend was over, and it was kind of embarrassing how much we ate. Pretty sure she will be making it as soon as she finds the recipe!
So skip just plain boring chicken breasts this summer and try these chicken skewers instead. You will not be disappointed! If you have any leftovers, it is great chopped up and put on a salad, quesadilla or even a taco the next day for lunch.
Even whip up a Red Wine Spritzer and you can have a delicious relaxing night at home.
Want more grilling recipes?
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Chicken Souvlaki Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Thighs by Belly Full
Grilled Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce by Kalyn’s Kitchen
Chicken Skewers
Chicken Skewers - tender pieces of chicken marinated with lots of lime juice and chipotle, then grilled and served with an avocado dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 Tbls balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
Avocado Sauce
- 1 avocado
- 2 Tbls sour cream
- 1 Tbls cilantro, minced
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pound chicken to about 1/4 in thick, and cute into 1 inch strips.
- Combine the lime juice, vinegar, chipotle and salt in a ziploc bag. Add chicken, and squish it around to coat. Marinate in the fridge for 30-45 minutes.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers. Discard the marinade. Grill covered over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side until no longer pink.
Avocado Dipping Sauce
- Using a fork mash the avocado. Stir in the sour cream and cilantro. Once well combined add the zest, salt, and squeeze in the juice from half a lime. Refrigerate until serving.
Notes
Recipe from Taste of Home Healthy Cooking
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 161Saturated Fat 1gCholesterol 76mgSodium 327mgCarbohydrates 3gSugar 1gProtein 24g
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Pain SUX says
Hello there, new follower here. I'm hoping that when you get a chance, you'll stop by and follow me back.
These chicken skewers look so yummy. Now I'm hungry all over again 🙂
~Steph
http://fortheluvofsanity.blogspot.com
Pain SUX says
Hello there, new follower here. I'm hoping that when you get a chance, you'll stop by and follow me back.
These chicken skewers look so yummy. Now I'm hungry all over again 🙂
~Steph
http://fortheluvofsanity.blogspot.com
Anonymous says
Looks yummy. Might have to skip the spicy parts because you know I'm a wimp. Sent it to Max for him to make 🙂
Anonymous says
Looks yummy. Might have to skip the spicy parts because you know I'm a wimp. Sent it to Max for him to make 🙂
AuNaturelle says
Hi,
Following you from the blog hop, hope you will follow me too! Great recipe for chicken, I`m going to try this holiday weekend!
JoAnn
http://aunaturelle2.blogspot.com/
AuNaturelle says
Hi,
Following you from the blog hop, hope you will follow me too! Great recipe for chicken, I`m going to try this holiday weekend!
JoAnn
http://aunaturelle2.blogspot.com/
Jana says
I don't know why it never occurred to me to cut the chicken into strips when we make kabobs. That seems so simple, but will totally make the prep easier than dealing with tiny odd-shaped chicken pieces. Thanks Erin!
Jana says
I don't know why it never occurred to me to cut the chicken into strips when we make kabobs. That seems so simple, but will totally make the prep easier than dealing with tiny odd-shaped chicken pieces. Thanks Erin!
Shelly says
YUMMY!!!!!! Stopping by from the FNF blog hop! Hope to see you hop over to mine (I am one of the hosts) . I also have a giveaway on my blog! COme check it out! 🙂
http://myowngrocerygame.blogspot.com/2011/05/review-giveaway-bramis-by-kelley.html
Shelly says
YUMMY!!!!!! Stopping by from the FNF blog hop! Hope to see you hop over to mine (I am one of the hosts) . I also have a giveaway on my blog! COme check it out! 🙂
http://myowngrocerygame.blogspot.com/2011/05/review-giveaway-bramis-by-kelley.html
Biren @ Roti n Rice says
These chicken skewers are perfect for the weekend grilling! It will definitely go well with that avocado sauce with sour cream. I will have to make some soon.
Biren @ Roti n Rice says
These chicken skewers are perfect for the weekend grilling! It will definitely go well with that avocado sauce with sour cream. I will have to make some soon.
Leah @ L4L says
Why have I never thought to do chicken skewers threaded on there like that?! Love it!
Leah @ L4L says
Why have I never thought to do chicken skewers threaded on there like that?! Love it!
Lizzy says
This sounds like a super dinner…especially now that it finally feels like grilling season has arrived 🙂
Congrats to your sweet boy on finishing Kindergarten and becoming so independent (sniff, sniff). My "baby" just finished his junior year of high school today~
Lizzy says
This sounds like a super dinner…especially now that it finally feels like grilling season has arrived 🙂
Congrats to your sweet boy on finishing Kindergarten and becoming so independent (sniff, sniff). My "baby" just finished his junior year of high school today~
Anonymous says
This is my kind of meal. Love the skewers and the sauce.
Pam
For the Love of Cooking
Anonymous says
This is my kind of meal. Love the skewers and the sauce.
Pam
For the Love of Cooking
Katherines Corner says
Yum…drool…yumm…:-)
Sorry I have to leave this eloquent comment using my other blog, LOL( blogger isn't working) Thank you for extending your friendship at VB. Hugs, Katherine http://giftsbykatherine.com
Katherines Corner says
Yum…drool…yumm…:-)
Sorry I have to leave this eloquent comment using my other blog, LOL( blogger isn't working) Thank you for extending your friendship at VB. Hugs, Katherine http://giftsbykatherine.com
In Katrina's Kitchen says
Aw congrats to your little man for making it through Kindergarten!
In Katrina's Kitchen says
Aw congrats to your little man for making it through Kindergarten!
Diethood.com says
Congrats to your little one!!!
I want that sauce … it sounds so good when paired with that chicken.
Diethood.com says
Congrats to your little one!!!
I want that sauce … it sounds so good when paired with that chicken.
The Mom Chef says
Hopefully your son will grow out of his aversion to avocado and see it for the wonderful thing it really is. Ranch isn't too bad a substitute though! The chicken skewers look fantastic and would definitely pairs beautifully with the dip (especially with the cilantro in there!).