Chile Chicken Skewers

Health score
16%
Chile Chicken Skewers
45 min.
4
514kcal

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these mouthwatering Chile Chicken Skewers! Perfect for a delightful lunch or a satisfying dinner, this dish combines the bold flavors of spices and fresh ingredients to create a culinary experience that will leave you craving more. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious main course for four people, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends.

The succulent boneless chicken thighs are marinated in a fragrant blend of paprika, cumin, and cinnamon, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Grilled to perfection alongside vibrant Fresno peppers, these skewers are not only visually appealing but also bursting with a delightful smoky taste. To elevate the dish, a creamy mixture of goat cheese, sour cream, and sriracha adds a zesty kick that perfectly complements the grilled chicken and peppers.

Served on warm flour tortillas and topped with fresh mint and cubed Manchego cheese, these Chile Chicken Skewers are a feast for the senses. The combination of textures and flavors will transport you to a sunny outdoor barbecue, making every meal feel like a special occasion. So fire up the grill and get ready to impress your guests with this irresistible dish that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon allspice 
  • large flour tortilla 
  • sprig mint leaves fresh chopped
  •  fresno and jalapeno peppers 
  • cloves garlic crushed
  • tablespoons goat cheese 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
  • 1.5 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  •  lime halved
  • ounces manchego cheese cubed
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • tablespoons paprika 
  •  chicken thighs boneless skinless cut into quarters
  • tablespoons cream sour
  • 0.5 teaspoon sriracha 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • skewers
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the paprika, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, garlic, lemon juice, and oil for the marinade to make a paste. Toss the chicken thighs in the paste and rub all over to coat.
  3. Let the chicken marinate in the bowl for 15 minutes.
  4. Rub the Fresno peppers with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and grill them on all sides until they're lightly charred on all sides, about 2 minutes on each side.
  5. Let the peppers cool, then slice off the tops and cut the peppers into bite-size pieces.
  6. Remove the chicken from the marinade, stick 4 pieces onto each soaked skewer and grill over high heat until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
  7. Mix the goat cheese, sour cream, and sriracha sauce together. Set aside. In a bowl toss the cubed Manchego cheese and mint together. Grill the tortillas for a few seconds on each side, to soften and warm them.
  8. Lay a tortilla on each plate. Slather the sour cream mixture on top of the tortillas.
  9. Lay the chicken skewers on top, divide the peppers over among the tortillas then divide the cubed cheese and mint over top. Squeeze a little fresh lime juice over each one and serve. To eat, lift the tortilla and wrap it around the skewer. Pull out the skewer and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories514kcal
Protein23.91%
Fat59.63%
Carbs16.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42
Glycemic Load
5.52
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.574782590503%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.35mg
Hesperetin
8.04mg
Naringenin
0.65mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:513.57kcal
25.68%
Fat:34.3g
52.77%
Saturated Fat:10.55g
65.92%
Carbohydrates:21.3g
7.1%
Net Carbohydrates:17.88g
6.5%
Sugar:2.92g
3.24%
Cholesterol:132.66mg
44.22%
Sodium:467.26mg
20.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.95g
61.89%
Selenium:33.47µg
47.81%
Vitamin A:2175.3IU
43.51%
Vitamin B3:8.32mg
41.58%
Vitamin B6:0.72mg
35.87%
Phosphorus:331.43mg
33.14%
Vitamin C:24.78mg
30.04%
Vitamin E:4.37mg
29.16%
Calcium:258.43mg
25.84%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.65%
Vitamin K:21.95µg
20.91%
Iron:3.74mg
20.78%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.57%
Manganese:0.35mg
17.39%
Vitamin B5:1.69mg
16.94%
Zinc:2.26mg
15.05%
Potassium:489.2mg
13.98%
Fiber:3.43g
13.71%
Vitamin B12:0.76µg
12.7%
Magnesium:48.42mg
12.11%
Copper:0.23mg
11.46%
Folate:42.95µg
10.74%