mexican chicken skewers with guacamole recipe

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 to medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
• Small tub guacamole, to serve

METHOD

How to make BBQ Mexican chicken skewers

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.

You could cook these kebabs under a medium-hot grill for 10-12 minutes, turning once.

2. Meanwhile, soak 8 bamboo or 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.

4. Serve with guacamole.

Tip: Preheat your barbecue in the usual way until it reaches the correct temperature. Cook turning once, bearing in mind you may have to adjust the cooking time slightly depending on how hot your barbecue is or how near the heat source the food is placed.

Categories: Mexican Recipes