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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Main Course
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.
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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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
1755mg
(73%)
Potassium
550mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
388IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1755mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 388IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.