Hawaiian Cilantro Lime Chicken Kabobs Food

HAWAIIAN CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• 1. Add chicken pieces to a large zipper top plastic bag. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and pepper to the bag. Seal the bag and use hands to massage the dressing into the chicken. Place in the refrigerator and let sit for 2 hours.
• 2. Place the fruit and vegetables into a new large zipper top plastic bag; add 1/4 cup of the dressing. Seal the bag and use hands to massage the dressing into the vegetables and fruit. Place in refrigerator and let sit for 2 hours.
• 3. Soak eight 12-inch wooden skewers in water 1 hour before using them so they do not burn when on the grill.
• 4. When you are ready to grill, pull the chicken, vegetables and fruit out of the refrigerator. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Remove vegetables and fruit from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken, pineapple and vegetables alternately onto skewers ending each skewer with a wedge of lime saving the marinade for grilling.
• 5. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, turning occasionally. Brush the kabobs with remaining dressing towards the end of grilling.
• 6. Serve the kabobs with fresh cilantro sprinkled over top and the grilled lime wedges for extra flavor.

CHILI-LIME CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice. Season with chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish with the sauce, and stir to coat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto skewers, and discard marinade.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill skewers for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken juices run clear.

CILANTRO-AND-LIME MARINATED CHICKEN FAJITA KEBABS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, salt, cumin, and crushed red pepper in the jar of blender. Pureé until smooth. Place chicken cubes in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in marinade and seal bag, removing as much air as possible. Place in refrigerator and marinate for at least 1 and up to 5 hours.
• Thread chicken onto skewers, alternating with pepper and onion squares.
• Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and spread the coals evenly over entire surface of coal grate. Alternatively, set all the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Grill skewers until well browned on all sides and center of chicken registers between 160-165°F on an instant read thermometer, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer skewers to platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

BBQ CHICKEN KABOBS WITH TEQUILA LIME CILANTRO

Steps:

• Special equipment: 6 wooden skewers
• In a large ziptop bag, add the lime juice, cilantro, oil, tequila, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic and some black pepper. Mix together and then add the chicken. Let the chicken marinate for 2 hours. During the last 20 minutes, soak the wooden skewers in water.
• Preheat a grill to medium heat.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry (discard the marinade). Alternate threading the chicken, zucchini and bell peppers on each skewer. Cook the kabobs, turning after grill marks form, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are charred at the edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining chopped cilantro before serving.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Heat grill.
• Soak bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add onion; cook and stir until tender.
• Stir in brown sugar, chili sauce, lime juice, salt, allspice, ginger, and cayenne.
• Remove from heat.
• Cut chicken breast half into 1/2 inch-wide length-wise strips (not cubes!!) Add spice mixture, toss to coat.
• Weave chicken strips onto skewers.
• When ready to grill, oil grill rack.
• Place kabobs on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from medium coals.
• Cook 7-10 minutes , or until chicken is no longer pink, turning once and brushing frequently with spice mixture.