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Chicken Skewers with a Mexican-Inspired Dry Rub


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  • Author: Simone Van Den Berg
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Grilled chicken skewers with a homemade Tex-Mex rub, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or casual get-together. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cups (237 ml) all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cups (148 ml) warm water
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 tbsp paprika powder
  • 4 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp salt
  • 4 tbsp chili powder
  • 4 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp anis seeds
  • 4 tsp yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 1 lbs (454 gr) chicken filet
  • lambs lettuce
  • grated carrot
  • sweet chili sauce

Instructions

  1. Put flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl and mix well.
  2. Add butter and rub it into the flour mixture until crumbly.
  3. Make a well, add water, and knead for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
  5. Cover your countertop with flour and make the dough into 10 balls.
  6. Cover the balls with plastic wrap if not using immediately.
  7. Roll each ball thinly with a floured rolling pin, shaking off excess flour.
  8. Heat a nonstick frying pan very hot.
  9. Cook each tortilla for 1-2 minutes per side without oil or butter, until browned.
  10. Wipe the pan with a dry cloth between tortillas to remove excess flour.
  11. For the Chicken:
  12. Make the tortillas.
  13. Bake them on a plancha or frying pan.
  14. Make the spice rub by combining all ingredients and mixing well.
  15. Cut chicken into chunks and mix with 1 tbsp of spice rub until coated.
  16. Cover and marinate for two hours.
  17. Soak wooden skewers in water.
  18. Add chicken to skewers and grill on a BBQ or plancha.
  19. Prepare a tortilla with lettuce and grated carrot.
  20. Place the cooked chicken skewer on top, fold, and remove the skewer.
  21. Add sauce and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 4 hours or overnight.
  • If you don’t have a plancha, you can cook the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Leftover tortillas can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 800
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 150