Grilled Yucatan Chicken Skewers Recipe

Name: Grilled Yucatan Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut in half lengthwise; 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder; 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce, pureed; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Chopped scallions, for garnish; Grilled lime halves, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut in half lengthwise
1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce, pureed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped scallions, for garnish
Grilled lime halves, for garnish

1
Special equipment: 24 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 3 to 4 hours
2
Skewer each half chicken thigh with 2 skewers so that they lay flat.
3
Place the chicken in a large shallow baking dish.
4
Whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, oil, chili powder, and garlic.
5
Pour over the thighs and marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 4 hours.
6
Prepare a charcoal grill to high heat.
7
Remove the thighs from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides.
8
Place the thighs directly over the coals and cook until each side becomes golden brown and slightly charred, about 4 minutes per side.
9
Turn, cover the grill and cook for another few minutes until tender.
10
Remove from the grill and let rest 5 minutes.
11
Cut the thighs directly down the center creating 2 skewers.
12
Remove the chicken from the skewers and serve garnished with scallions and lime wedges.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut in half lengthwise, 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons canola oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Yucatan Chicken Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Yucatan Chicken Skewers

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