Smoky Chipotle Chicken Skewers with Lime Cilantro Crema

Allergens

Dairy (Sour Cream, Greek Yogurt)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins, cut into 1
• inch cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 lime, zested and juiced
• 16 wooden skewers

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine cilantro, sour cream, Greek yogurt, lime zest, and half of the lime juice. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3. Thread chicken pieces onto 8 skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
4. Marinate chicken skewers in the chipotle mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
5. Preheat grill to medium high heat. Grill skewers for 8 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred.
6. Serve immediately with Lime Cilantro Crema on the side.

Chef’s Insight

Feel free to adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers, depending on your preference.

Notes

Don't skip the marinating process, as it adds depth of flavor to the chicken.