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    Chili Lime Chicken Skewers with Mango Sauce

    July 5, 2016 by Denise Bustard 18 Comments

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    These chili lime chicken skewers have vibrant, tropical flavors with a chili lime rub and a sweet mango dipping sauce! The perfect easy-cleanup summer recipe for your grill.

    Is it just me, or does food on sticks just taste better? We love chipotle grilled shrimp skewers with maple glaze and fajita chicken skewers, as well as these chili lime chicken skewers!

    Plated grilled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers with Mango Sauce

    Fresh, vibrant, tropical flavors is exactly what I'm craving when summer hits, and these chicken skewers deliver big on those flavors!

    With a simple chili lime spice rub, and a sweet mango dipping sauce, they are easy to prepare, and simple to cook on the grill. Serve with crispy grilled potatoes or grilled sweet potatoes, and you have yourself a meal!

    Reasons to ♡ chili lime chicken skewers

    • they are the perfect summer grill recipe for easy clean up
    • they have vibrant, tropical flavors
    • they are made with simple ingredients and are easy to get on your table in just 30 minutes

    Uncooked assembled Chili Lime Chicken Skewers

    Ingredients we'll need

    • Chicken breast- cut into 1-inch cubes. You can swap for chicken thighs or pork tenderloin
    • Olive oil- to help the chicken brown and develop flavor on the grill
    • Spices- chili powder, brown sugar, and salt deliver a blend of sweet, savory and slightly spicy. You could also swap for fajita chicken seasoning
    • Lime juice- adds acid to balance and brighten the flavors of the spice rub
    • Veggies- bell peppers and onion are pictured, but feel free to swap them for your favorites: zucchini and mushrooms are two of my favorites

    Mango sauce

    • Mango- cubed. See how to cut a mango
    • Lime- juiced to add some acidity and depth of flavor to the sauce
    • Brown sugar- add to taste; some mangoes are sweeter than others and may not need added sweetener
    • Water- start with 2 tablespoons to thin and add more as needed

    Plated Chili Lime Chicken Skewers with Mango Sauce and grilled sweet potato slices

    Mango sauce

    You will want to get the mango sauce prepped first because once you start grilling the chicken, you will need to keep an eye on it. Using an immersion or stand blender, blend together the mango, water, lime juice, and sugar. Taste and adjust the sugar as needed.

    Prepping the chicken

    This recipe is great because you get tons of flavor without marinating the chicken. We start by tossing cubed chicken breast in olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar, and salt. This blend of savory, sour and sweet is so good on the chicken, and if you'd like to add spicy into the mix, you can add ½ - 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes.

    Once coated in the mixture, you can start threading the chicken and vegetables onto skewers*. Alternate chicken with bell peppers and onions to create rainbow skewers.

    *if you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them for 30 minutes before grilling, otherwise, they may burn and break on the grill.

    Chili Lime Chicken being dunked in Mango Sauce

    Grilling the skewers

    Heat the barbeque to medium-high heat (400°F). Make sure it is nice and clean when starting, and brush with oil to prevent the skewers from sticking. Arrange the skewers 2 inches apart on the grill and cook with the lid down, turning every 2 minutes for a total of 10 minutes. At this point, you can check if your chicken is cooked through by inserting a digital thermometer into the thickest part of a chicken piece. When chicken registers 165°F, it is ready to come off the grill.

    Serving + Storage directions

    These chicken skewers go great with carbohydrate or vegetable side dish:

    • Unbelievably Crispy Grilled Potatoes
    • Coconut Rice
    • Coconut Cauliflower Rice
    • Grilled Naan Bread
    • Grilled Sweet Potato Rounds

    These skewers are the best served fresh, but they can be stored in the fridge for several days:

    • Store leftover chicken and vegetables in an airtight container for up to 4 days
    • Reheat in the microwave or a frying pan until steaming hot

    Chili Lime Chicken Skewers with Mango Sauce being drizzled over them

    Variations

    • Swap the mango sauce for cilantro lime dressing
    • Swap the chicken breast for chicken thighs, pork tenderloin or cubed salmon
    • Swap the spice rub for one of these rubs
    • Swap the bell peppers and onion for zucchini, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts or eggplant

    More healthy recipes for the grill

    • Low Carb Wasabi Grilled Salmon Bowls
    • Perfect Grilled Chicken Breast
    • Balsamic Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan
    • Grilled Cauliflower with Jalapeño Lime Butter
    • Grilled Broccoli with Lemon & Parmesan
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    three chili rubbed chicken skewers with mango dipping sauce and sweet potato chips on gray plate
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    5 from 1 vote

    Chili Lime Chicken Skewers with Mango Sauce

    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Calories: 287kcal
    Author: Denise Bustard
    Servings: 4
    These chili lime chicken skewers have vibrant, tropical flavors with a chili lime rub and a sweet mango dipping sauce! The perfect easy-cleanup summer recipe for your grill.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time30 mins

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb chicken breast cubed; roughly 2 large chicken breasts
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ lime juiced
    • 2 teaspoons chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 bell peppers cut into cubes
    • 1 red onion cut into large chunks

    Mango Sauce:

    • 1 mango
    • ½ lime juiced
    • ¼ cup water
    • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

    Instructions

    Chicken Skewers

    • Heat grill to medium-high heat (425°F)
    • In a large bowl, stir together the chicken cubes with the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, brown sugar and salt.
    • Using large metal skewers, thread the chicken, alternating with bell pepper and red onion slices. See note 1
    • Grill the skewers for approximately 10 total minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. You may check with an instant read thermometer that the chicken has reached 165°F

    Mango Sauce

    • Place all ingredients in the base of a blender, and blend for a minute, or until smooth.

    Notes

    1- if using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes before grilling to ensure they don't burn and break on the grill
    Storage
    Cooked skewers may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
    Reheat on the grill for 5 minutes, or until warmed through.
    Mango sauce is best when served fresh, but it can keep for up to 1 week in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 batch | Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 675mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 24g
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    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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    Comments

    1. Lisa

      June 11, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      These look so amazing! I tell you, I cannot wait until I have my own place and can cook again. Can't rate this recipe yet, since I don't have a way to cook at the moment, but I'll be back, and I've got you bookmarked.

      Reply
      • Denise

        June 13, 2017 at 8:22 pm

        I hope you enjoy them, Lisa!

        Reply
    2. Karly

      January 17, 2017 at 9:23 am

      Oh my gosh, YUM. Talk about flavor on a stick!! Love that I can eat this sans carbs and throw out some tortillas for the kids. Totally trying this soon!

      Reply
      • Denise

        January 17, 2017 at 10:13 pm

        Thanks Karly! Hope you like it!

        Reply
    3. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life

      July 06, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      I need to make these! Now that we have a grill in our very own backyard (!) we've been grilling maniacs. These chicken skewers are on the list! I love that mango sauce!

      Reply
      • Denise

        July 07, 2016 at 12:29 pm

        YAY for having a grill! You are going to want to grill all of the things. No dishes!!

        Reply
    4. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor

      July 06, 2016 at 7:01 am

      You can't go wrong with chicken skewers! I love any excuse to grill this time of the year and definitely need to add these to my dinner menu soon. I probably won't be able to stop eating that mango sauce. So good!

      Reply
      • Denise

        July 07, 2016 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks so much, Ashley! I am not turning the oven on anytime soon 😉

        Reply
    5. Danielle

      July 06, 2016 at 5:53 am

      These chicken skewers look delicious, Denise! Maybe it's just me, but I think food is so much better served on a skewer. Definitely an easy way to add in some extra veggies and that mango sauce sounds phenomenal.

      Reply
      • Denise

        July 07, 2016 at 12:30 pm

        YES totally! More fun that way!

        Reply
    6. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

      July 06, 2016 at 5:19 am

      I was literally just telling my husband the other day that we need to make skewers soon! These look so good, Denise! I love the chili lime flavor, definitely sounds like a perfect combination...especially with that mango sauce, too!

      Reply
      • Denise

        July 07, 2016 at 12:30 pm

        We have been eating so many skewers...I need to stop LOL. Or not 😉

        Reply
    7. Jen V.

      July 05, 2016 at 10:09 am

      Those look amazing! We don't have a grill currently 🙁 I bet I could adapt this recipe to use with chicken I make on the stovetop. I am printing the recipe so I can play around with it. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Denise

        July 07, 2016 at 12:31 pm

        Hi Jen, I definitely think they'd be really good baked, too! I'm not sure on the cook-time, though. Hope you like them!

        Reply
    8. marcie

      July 05, 2016 at 9:12 am

      I love eating skewers during the summer -- all the colors are so fun! These flavors sound delicious, Denise, and I'm especially loving that mango sauce!

      Reply
      • Denise

        July 07, 2016 at 12:32 pm

        We are LIVING off of skewers...just too easy to grill that way! Thanks so much, Marcie!

        Reply
    9. Ashley - The Recipe Rebel

      July 05, 2016 at 9:10 am

      I am so excited to try these! These are happening REAL soon. I know the husband will love them and I get so lazy in my grilling and just resort to burgers and hot dogs :S Plus we are LOVING chicken and mango lately (I'm making a chicken and mango dish today too! Lol) so I know these will go over well. I just need to get me some more mangoes!

      Reply
      • Denise

        July 07, 2016 at 12:33 pm

        I hope you like them Ashley! I've been loving mangoes this year, and have another recipe I'm testing for dinner with them. They just feel so summery and fun!

        Reply

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