Peri Peri Chicken Kabobs

Peri Peri Chicken Kabobs

September 3, 2018

Peri peri is an African spice that is popularly used for seasoning meat – in this case chicken. It is hot but not overpowering. It brings a lot of delicious seasoning to an otherwise simple meal. Serve the chicken alongside grilled vegetable kabobs for a well-rounded dinner that’s bursting with flavor.

Category Dinner Lunch Main
Cuisine Mexican
Skill Level Moderate
Cooking Method Roasting
Yields 4 Servings
Prep 30 mins
Cook 30 mins
Ready-in 60 mins

Ingredients

1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Cayenne
1 tsp Chili powder
1 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Ground cardamom
Pinch of ginger
Freshly ground pepper (to taste)
Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together all of the ingredients except for the chicken.
  2. Place the pieces of chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them.
  3. Place in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight to marinate.
  4. If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  6. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place onto the skewers.
  7. Grill the kebabs for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.
  8. Serve warm with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving (8 oz)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274
Calories from Fat 95
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.6 g
16%
Saturated Fat 1.8 g
9%
Trans Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Cholesterol 129 mg
43%
Sodium 796 mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 4 g
1%
Dietary Fiber 1 g
4%
Sugar 1 g
Protein 33 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Calories: 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Saturated Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300 mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g
Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Recipe Ratings

Rated 5/5 based on 1 customer reviews

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