Mexican chicken skewers

(from Elyce123’s recipe box)

Makes 8, can be cooked under the grill for 10-12 minutes, turning once

Source: delicious. June 2005

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes

Categories: BBQ, June

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 small red pepper and 1 small green pepper, deseeded and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 small-medium onion, cut into 8 wedges

Directions

  1. Put the oil, garlic and spices into a bowl and mix well. Add the chicken to the marinade, mix and leave to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, soak 8 wooden skewers in cold water for the same time.

  3. Thread the chicken, peppers and onion alternately onto the skewers. Brush any remaining marinade onto the peppers and onion pieces. Put on a cooking grate and cook directly over a medium heat source for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway.

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