Rum and chilli create an unforgettable flavour combination in these Brazilian Chicken Skewers. Serve barbecued Chicken Skewers with grilled limes, warm flatbreads and fresh salsa. Using chicken thigh fillets to make the chicken skewers guarantees juicy tender chicken.
Brazilian Chicken Skewers
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
800g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 3cm pieces
½ cup lime juice
1 tbsp lime zest
¼ cup dark rum
1 tbsp olive oil
2 long green chillies, seeded, finely chopped
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ cup mint leaves, finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
limes, grilled, to serve
flatbreads, grilled, to serve
Salsa
1 red capsicum, finely chopped
1 green capsicum, finely chopped
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
Method:
Combine chicken, ⅓ cup lime juice, zest, rum, oil, chilli, brown sugar, mint and cumin in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To make a salsa, combine capsicum, spring onions and remaining lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Thread chicken evenly among 16 bamboo skewers. Preheat a barbecue or char grill on medium. Cook on barbecue for 3 minutes each side or until cooked through.
Serve the chicken skewers with grilled limes, flatbreads and salsa.
