By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 6
126 cal · 10 min
Cilantro Chili Chicken Skewers
Recipe GLPRaee12f23b395ed
Tender cubed chicken breast coated in a vibrant cilantro-garlic marinade, threaded onto skewers, and glazed with sweet chili sauce. These flavorful skewers are quick to prepare and perfect for grilling or broiling. Naturally dairy-free and ready in just 10 minutes.
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Ingredients
4 Chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
6 Garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup Olive oil
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
1 cup Sweet chili sauce
Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
In a bowl, combine the chopped cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and red pepper flakes to create a marinade.
Add the cubed chicken breast to the marinade and toss until all pieces are evenly coated. Let sit for 2-3 minutes while you prepare the skewers.
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto metal or wooden skewers (if using wood, soak in water for 30 minutes beforehand), dividing evenly among 6 skewers.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the skewers on the hot grill and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through with no pink inside and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
During the last minute of cooking, brush the skewers generously with sweet chili sauce on all sides.
Remove from heat and serve the skewers hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over each bite.
Comments
Every ingredient lands at a major Charlotte chain—chicken breast, cilantro, garlic, and sweet chili sauce are all standard stock at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart. The cost per serving runs under $2 for the protein and produce, making this genuinely budget-friendly for a weeknight. The stated 10 minutes is honest if you skip the actual skewering or serve it as a sheet-pan dish, though threading chicken onto skewers or preparing them for grilling adds 5–7 minutes in reality, and cooking time depends on your method. This is forgiving food that reheats well, scales up easily for a crowd, and has real appeal in North Carolina's warm months when grilling season hits.
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