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Flavorful Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken Skewers with Mango Salsa

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Juicy, smoky chicken skewers marinated in chipotle and lime, grilled to perfection and served with a fresh, sweet mango salsa. Perfect for quick summer cookouts and casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
  • ½ small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • Wooden or metal skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes before grilling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by combining minced chipotle peppers, fresh lime juice, olive oil, garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until well blended (about 3 minutes).
  2. Add chicken cubes to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally up to 2 hours.
  3. While chicken marinates, mix diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and chill until serving (about 10 minutes).
  4. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F/205°C). Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes if using.
  5. Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving space between pieces for even cooking.
  6. Grill skewers for 4-5 minutes per side, turning once or twice, until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), total grilling time about 10-12 minutes.
  7. Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve with mango salsa spooned on top or on the side.

Notes

Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours for best flavor. Avoid marinating more than 4 hours to prevent texture changes. Soak wooden skewers before grilling to prevent burning. Let chicken rest 5 minutes after grilling to keep it juicy. Flipping only once or twice prevents drying out. Mango salsa can be made up to 24 hours ahead and chilled. Adjust chipotle peppers and jalapeño to taste for spice level. If no grill available, broil skewers in oven for 8-10 minutes, turning once.

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Keywords: grilled chicken skewers, chipotle lime chicken, mango salsa, summer BBQ, easy chicken recipe, smoky chicken, backyard cookout

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