GLADIATOR CHICKEN SKEWERS

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A mild, creamy sauce with hints of cilantro and lime balances the cayenne kick in these hearty skewers. Serve with extra napkins to help little gladiators keep their party clothes clean. -Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 skewers (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons butter
SAUCE:
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice, optional
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Thread chicken onto six metal or soaked wooden skewers. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, chili powder, salt, pepper and cayenne. Coat chicken with crumb mixture. In a large skillet, brown chicken in batches in butter. Place skewers on a greased baking sheet., Bake, uncovered, at 400° until a thermometer reads 170°, 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, cilantro, lime juice if desired and salt. Serve with chicken skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.