Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers
User Reviews
5.0
156 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South American, Peruvian
Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers
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Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers - Juicy, tender grilled chicken, bursting with vibrant flavor. A delicious fusion of South American and Asian cuisines!
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Ingredients
For the marinade/basting sauce:
- 3 medium cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
For the chicken:
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Trim chicken of excess fat and cut into approximately 1-inch wide pieces. Set aside.
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a medium-size bowl and stir to mix. Add chicken to a large zip lock bag along with half of the marinade/sauce. Reserve the remaining marinade and set it aside.
- Massage the bag with the chicken to evenly coat the chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Heat a gas grill to medium-high or start a medium-hot charcoal grill. Thread chicken onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes, so they don't catch on fire.)
- Clean grill surface and oil with spray or brush with a tongs and an oil-dipped paper towel. Place skewers on grill and cook, turning one-quarter turn every 3-4 minutes until golden, about 10-12 minutes. Brush with the remaining sauce, turning frequently until chicken is charred in spots. The exact timing will vary, depending on the temperature of your grill. Remove the chicken skewers from the grill, tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips
Nutrition Information
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Calories
366kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
454mg
(19%)
Potassium
887mg
(25%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
265IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 887mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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