Mango Lime Chicken Skewers (Print)

Tender chicken cubes grilled with mango-lime marinade, sweet peppers, and onions for a vibrant flavor.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 - 1.32 lbs 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

# Instructions:

01 - Combine mango, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili flakes if using, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
02 - Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade for basting. Place chicken cubes in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour remaining marinade over. Toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
03 - Heat grill to medium-high or preheat broiler if using an oven.
04 - Thread marinated chicken, red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and mango cubes alternately onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
05 - Grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade during last few minutes, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
06 - Remove from grill and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • The mango caramelizes on the grill and creates little pockets of sweetness against the smoky char.
  • It looks impressive but comes together faster than ordering takeout.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and taste even better the next day in a wrap.
02 -
  • Don't skip reserving some marinade before it touches raw chicken, or you'll have nothing safe to brush on at the end.
  • If your mango isn't ripe enough, the marinade will taste flat and you'll wish you'd waited a day.
03 -
  • Marinate the chicken in the morning before work and grill when you get home for maximum flavor with zero evening effort.
  • Use metal skewers if you have them, they conduct heat and help the chicken cook more evenly from the inside out.
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