Mango Lime Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Tender chicken cubes with mango-lime marinade grilled alongside sweet peppers and onions for a tropical flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Marinade

01 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
03 - 2 teaspoons lime zest
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons honey
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Skewers

12 - 1.3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1.25-inch cubes
13 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1.25-inch pieces
14 - 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1.25-inch pieces
15 - 1 small red onion, cut into chunks
16 - Mango cubes from 1 additional ripe mango
17 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Combine mango, lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, chili flakes if using, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
02 - Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting. Place chicken cubes in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour in remaining marinade. Toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
03 - Heat grill to medium-high or preheat oven broiler.
04 - Thread marinated chicken, bell peppers, red onion, and mango cubes alternately onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
05 - Cook skewers over medium-high heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with reserved marinade during the final minutes, until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
06 - Remove skewers from heat and let rest for 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The mango marinade tenderizes the chicken and caramelizes beautifully on the grill, giving you juicy bites with golden edges.
  • It comes together fast enough for a weeknight but feels fancy enough to serve guests without breaking a sweat.
02 -
  • Don't skip reserving some marinade before adding the raw chicken, you'll want that clean portion for brushing at the end.
  • Cut your chicken cubes the same size as your pepper and onion pieces so everything finishes cooking together without anything drying out.
03 -
  • Let your grill grates get really hot and oil them lightly before adding the skewers to prevent sticking and get those beautiful char marks.
  • If your mango isn't quite ripe enough, a touch of extra honey in the marinade will help balance the tartness.
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