Dinner for 2
Mexican Chicken Skewers
$16.07for 425 minServes 2
Spiced chicken, bacon, peppers, and red onion grill on skewers for a smoky meal with lime flavor.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
 | Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
 | Corn kernels$0.09/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.03Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
 | Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.30Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.95 lb | $2.34Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.74Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.03 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- 25 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinDinnersGrillSummer grillingSummer
$4.02 per serving$16.07 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp mexican oregano
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 tbsp mazola® corn oil
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 4 slices thick center-cut bacon
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1/2 size red onion
Steps
- Mix the oregano, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, lime juice, corn oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Cut the chicken, bacon, peppers, and onion into large pieces, toss them with the spice mixture, and rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and thread the chicken, bacon, and vegetables onto skewers.
- Grill the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the bacon is cooked and the chicken reaches 165 F.
- Rest the skewers for 3 minutes before serving.
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