Chili Lime Chicken and Pineapple Skewers

Name: Chili Lime Chicken and Pineapple Skewers
Prep time: 3 h 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: TexMex, American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice; Spicelopedia’s Chili lime adobo with chipotle seasoning to taste; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 cup of fresh pineapple cut into 1 inch chunks.; 1 White onion, cut into chunks; 2 green peppers; 2 red peppers; Wooden or medal skewers

7 steps

Prep:3h 20minCook:10min

Grilling season is back and these grilled chili lime chicken and pineapple skewers were delicious way too kick off my favorite time of year.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 04:51:33 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories117.2 kcal (6%)

Total Fat1.9 g (3%)

Carbs9.5 g (4%)

Sugars5.7 g (6%)

Protein15.9 g (32%)

Sodium64.9 mg (3%)

Fiber1.9 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

3 Tbsp olive oil

¼ cupfresh lime juice

Zest of one lime

Chili lime adobo with chipotle seasoning

to taste

2boneless skinless chicken breasts

cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cupfresh pineapple

cut into 1 inch chunks

Instructions

Step 1

If using wooden/bamboo skewers soak in water for 20-30 minutes prior to to prevent them from burning on the grill.

Step 2

In a large bowl, drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the chicken. Season chicken to taste with Spicelopedia’s Chili Lime adobo with Chipotle seasoning.

Step 3

Coat the chicken with the marinade and cover the bowl with Saran Wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours. 

Step 4

Prepare grill (or indoor grill pan)

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread onto skewers, alternating the pieces and dividing them evenly with the onions, peppers and pineapples.

Step 6

Allow a bit of space between the meat, fruit and veggies and to allow them to cook evenly.

Step 7

Cook on grill until nicely charred and cooked through – 6-10 minutes. Serve with cilantro lime rice and black beans.