Ww 3 Points - Cuban Chicken Skewers (Mix and Match Recipe) |
|
 |
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 28 Minutes Servings: 8 |
|
From . Needs to marinate for 2-8 hours. Ingredients:
1/2 cup orange juice |
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon olive oil |
2 large garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon paprika |
1/2 teaspoon table salt |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts |
12 medium jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise, seeded (do not touch seeds with bare hands) |
olive oil flavored cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving) |
Directions:
1. Combine orange and lemon juices, oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt and oregano in a resealable plastic food storage bag.
2. Add chicken and peppers; seal bag and turn to coat.
3. Place bag on a plate on the bottom shelf in refrigerator and marinate for 2 to 8 hours.
4. Preheat grill or grill pan.
5. Thread chicken and pepper halves onto 8 metal or wooden skewers, using 4 pieces of chicken and 3 pieces of pepper per skewer; coat with cooking spray. (Note: If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water 30 minutes before use to prevent charring.).
6. Grill skewers, turning often, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 6 to 8 minutes; serve immediately.
7. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Yields 1 skewer per serving.
|
|