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Peruvian Anticuchos de Pollo: Peruvian Chicken Skewers
Peruvian Anticuchos de Pollo is the chicken version of the famous Peruvian dish traditionally made with beef hearts. In this version cubed chicken breasts or thighs are seasoned in a flavorful marinade starting the delicious Aji Panca chile. With just a little kick it is a dish the entire family can enjoy.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 303 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American , Peruvian
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Chicken cubed Breasts or boneless thighs
Marinade
- ¼ Cup aji panca paste
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons died
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.
- Cube the chicken and add to the marinade. Cover as refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat your grill for medium-high heat, about 400 degrees. Set it up for 2 zone cooking.
- Carefully skewer the chicken onto the skewers. If using wooded skewers, soak them first.
- Grill the chicken, flipping the skewers every few minutes. Remove when the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees and the chicken is cooked through. If some get done sooner than others, move those to the cooler side of the grill.
- Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
369mg
(15%)
Potassium
237mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
177IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 177IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.