Mexican Marinated Chicken

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Mexican Marinated Chicken

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Recipe Data

4
Servings
40min
Prep
50min
Total

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    Description

    Marinated in yogurt and lime juice, this chicken comes off the grill juicy and flavorful.

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    Servings and Ingredients

    Ingredients
    Serves 4
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    1 lbs. Hy-Vee boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
    1 c. plain nonfat Greek yogurt
    ¼ c. fresh lime juice
    4 tsp. Hy-Vee chili powder
    1 ½ tsp. minced garlic
    1 tsp. Hy-Vee ground cumin
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee dried oregano
    ¼ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    Assorted vegetables, such as onions, zucchini, tomatoes, etc.

    Things To Grab

    • Large resealable plastic bag
    • Small bowl
    • Hy-Vee nonstick cooking spray
    • Charcoal or gas grill
    • Skewers
    • Meat thermometer

    Directions

    1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Combine Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, and salt in a bowl. Pour over chicken; seal bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

    2. Spray a grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat charcoal or gas grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Drain chicken; discard marinade. Thread chicken and, if desired, assorted cut-up fresh vegetables onto metal skewers. Grill 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is done (165 degrees).

      Hyvee Culinary Expert Tip
      If using bamboo skewers, soak skewers in water for 30 minutes before using.
      Hy-Vee Test Kitchen

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    190 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 230mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 5g
    • Protein: 33g

    Daily Values

    0%
    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 8%
    0%
    Vitamin D 0%
    0%
    Potassium 8%

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    Balance February 2019