These Smoky Jalapeno Chicken Skewers are the bomb!  There is so much flavor with a bit of heat!. I love recipes that do not have a run of the mill flavor and this chicken has it all in my opinion. It’s easy to marinade in the morning and throw on the grill or grill pan for a quick sear in the evening.  The side dishes can be prepared days ahead so this is a great weeknight meal. Enjoy!

Chicken Skewer Ingredients:

1 ½ jarred roasted bell peppers, chopped

½ C cilantro, chopped

½ C chopped green onion

2 TBS. apple cider vinegar

2 TBS. extra virgin olive oil

1 TBS. paprika

¼ tsp. smoked paprika

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

2 cloves garlic

1 TBS. fresh oregano

2 tsp. sea salt

1 ½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

16 small wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Garlic Yogurt Sauce Ingredients: 

1 C plain Greek yogurt

1 garlic clove, minced

½ tsp. sea salt

¼ tsp. pepper

1 tsp. fresh lemon zest

Directions: 

1.  Place roasted peppers, cilantro, green onion, vinegar, olive oil, paprika, smoked paprika, jalapeno, garlic, oregano and sea salt in a food processor; process until smooth.

2. Reserve ½ cup of marinade.

3. Combine remaining marinade and chicken pieces.  Refrigerate for 1-3 hours.

4. Thread chicken onto skewers.

5. Using a grill pan, outdoor grill or large skillet, cook, turning occasionally until cooked through.  This will take about 8 minutes or so.

6. Transfer to a platter and serve with reserved marinade.  I like serving this alongside my favorite coconut black rice and garlic yogurt sauce.

Garlic Yogurt Sauce Directions:

7. Blend all ingredients and serve  (even tastes better the following day if you want to make it ahead)

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