BBQ Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

 * 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
 * 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 tsp ground cumin
 * 1 tbsp ground red chili pepper
 * 1 tsp crushed oregano or thyme
 * ½ tsp garlic powder
 * ½ tsp salt
 * 2 tbsp canola (or other) oil
 * 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced (wear gloves)
 * ½ – ¾ cup beer

Directions

 * 1) Cut chicken crosswise into ⅜-inch-wide strips; place in shallow glass dish.
 * 2) Combine all ingredients and stir until dry ingredients are incorporated.
 * 3) Pour mixture over chicken; toss to coat well. Cover; marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, stirring mixture occasionally.
 * 4) Soak 8 (10- to 12-inch) skewers 20 minutes in cold water to prevent them from burning; drain. Prepare grill for direct cooking.
 * 5) Drain chicken; reserve marinade. Weave 3 to 4 chicken strips accordion-style onto each skewer. Brush chicken with reserved marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
 * 6) Place skewers on grid. Grill skewers on uncovered grill over medium-hot coals 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, turning halfway through grilling time.