Beer Chicken Skewers
These beer chicken skewers are a light tasty addition to any BBQ party and quick enough to make during the week for an easy dinner option.
Serving: 4
Calories: 179kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 2cm cubes
- olive oil, for grilling
For the Beer marinade:
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 red chilli, deseeded and halved lengtwise
- 2 garlic cloves, halved
- ½ cup dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- ½ sichuan pepper
- generous pinch of sea salt and black pepper
- 8 oz amber beer
- fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
- lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- In a large glass bowl, combine lime juice, halved chilli, garlic, soy sauce , paprika, sichuan pepper and mix them all together.
- Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper and stir to coat. Cover and place in the fridge for at least half an hour to marinate.
- Thread 4 pieces of the chicken onto the bamboo skewers.
- Preheat the grill and grill for about 10-15 minutes, brushing with olive oil through cooking time.
- Remove from the grill when the chicken is cooked through and the surface is golden-brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately with some lime wedges.
Notes
You can grill these beer chicken skewers in an oven. Preheat oven to 200C/400F and grill for about 15 minutes or until fully cooked, turning the skewers halfway through cooking them.
If you're using bamboo skewers, soak your sticks in water for at least 5 minutes, to prevent burning.
If you're using bamboo skewers, soak your sticks in water for at least 5 minutes, to prevent burning.
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Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1755mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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