Are you looking for a dish that is quick, easy, healthy and flavourful? Look no further, these Mexican Chicken Skewers are a tasty way to spice up your next meal.

They are made with tender chicken breast, mushrooms, bell peppers, and red onion. The chicken is infused with bold Mexican-inspired flavours. If you are planning a family dinner, hosting a barbecue, or simply craving something fresh and delicious, this recipe is perfect for you.

Furthermore, they are simple to make and only take 30 minutes to cook in the oven. However, you can use an air fryer for half the time if you are in a hurry. Moreover, you can use chicken thighs if you prefer for this recipe.

Make it Vegan

Simply use your favourite vegan-friendly chicken pieces or substitute for sweet potato or any vegetable of your choice. Or, tofu would be a perfect alternative for the chicken in this recipe.

Check out my Instagram post for more delicious recipe inspiration! Also, if you like this recipe, you will love my Chinese Chicken Skewers recipe as well!

Easy Mexican Chicken Skewers: A Quick and Tasty Meal

Mexican chicken skewers with chicken breast, mushrooms, peppers, and red onion.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  

• 2 Chicken breasts (cut into chunks)
• 1/2 tbsp Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tbsp Paprika
• 1/2 tbsp Cumin
• 1/2 tbsp Ground coriander
• 1/2 tbsp Dried oregano
• 1/4 tbsp Garlic granules
• Fry light spray
• 150g Mushrooms (cut into chunks)
• 1/2 Red pepper (cut into chunks)
• 1/2 Yellow pepper (cut into chunks)
• 1/2 Green pepper (cut into chunks)
• 1 Red onion (cut into chunks)

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to gas mark 5/190℃/375℉. Add the chicken to a bowl and add the cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, ground coriander, dried oregano, and garlic granules. Season with salt and pepper to taste and toss the chicken until well combined.
• Use 4 metal skewers and skewer a piece of chicken and push to the bottom of the skewer. Then add a piece of mushroom, bell pepper and then red onion. Repeat until the skewer is full and repeat for all 4 skewers. Spray each skewer on all sides with fry light cooking spray and then place onto a baking tray.
• Cook in the oven for 15 minutes and then turn the skewers over and cook for a further 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with your choice of side and enjoy.

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