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Garlic Grilled Chicken Skewers

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com

Updated: June 25, 2007

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For barbecue or broiler, these are tasty and low fat, low carb.

Prep Time: 1 hours, 00 minutes

Cook Time: 0 hours, 8 minutes

Ingredients:

  • Boneless skinless chicken - breast, thighs, or tenders.
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or "to taste"
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • Plastic bag or marinator
  • Skewers

Preparation:

1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch wide strips.

2. Place chicken and all the remaining ingredients into a plastic bag or marinator, express the air from the bag, mix well. Refrigerate 1-2 hours and turn/mix it every 15 minutes.

3. Drain the chicken, saving the marinade.

4. Thread the chicken onto skewers.

5. Place the chicken on the grill or broiler rack, brush with the marinade.

6. Grill 6-8 minutes, turning and basting with the marinade, until cooked through.

Serve with additional salsa.

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