These Chicken Kabobs are loaded with juicy marinated chicken, sweet mango, crisp onions, and cherry tomatoes, all served with a spicy sriracha sauce. Flavor-packed and protein-rich!
Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Add 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice. Remove about 1/2 cup (put in an airtight container in the fridge for later) and pour the rest into a large resealable bag.
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces (1 to 1 and 1/2 inches) and put in the resealable bag with the marinade. Seal the bag or cover tightly and place in the fridge. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes—preferably 2–3 hours up to 6 hours. Do not exceed 6 hours, as the acidity will start to dry out the chicken.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400–450°F). Clean and oil grill grates by generously dipping a paper towel in olive oil and using tongs to rub it on the grill grates.
Peel and chop a mango into 2-inch cubes; chop the red onion to thick 1–2 inch pieces; and cut a zucchini into half moons.
Once chicken has marinated, place the chicken pieces on a skewer, alternating with (see note 1)prepared fruits and veggies (cubed mango, red onion pieces, and zucchini). Add cherry tomatoes to the skewers as well.
Place the kabobs on the oiled hot grill and cook for 6–8 minutes, flipping once or until chicken is cooked through. Chicken should reach 160°F or juices run clear. The carryover heat will take chicken to the safe 165°F. When turning the kabob sticks, brush the chicken with all but 2 tablespoons of the reserved marinade. Save those last 2 tablespoons for a finishing “dressing.”
Add kabobs to a plate and evenly drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of marinade over everything. Serve with the sriracha dipping sauce and additional chopped cilantro if desired.
Sriracha Dipping Sauce
Zest part of 1 lime to get about 1/2 teaspoon lime zest and juice 2 limes to get about 3–4 tablespoons lime juice.
Combine the mayo, lime juice, lime zest, sriracha, and (if desired) sugar in a bowl. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and taste, adding additional lime or sriracha to personal preference.
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Notes
Note 1: The marinade is separated into three parts: one part for marinating, one for basting while cooking, and one for drizzling at the end as a sort of dressing.Nutrition Note: Nutrition information is a bit tricky here, because the marinade doesn’t actually contribute all those calories, but it does contribute some. These nutrition facts reflect all ingredients, even though a lot of marinade is discarded or cooks off the chicken.Storage: Store leftover kabobs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the chicken, veggies, and dipping sauce separate for the best freshness. If you have extra marinade, store it separately and drizzle it on when serving.