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Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers

Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers - Juicy, tender grilled chicken, bursting with vibrant flavor. A delicious fusion of South American and Asian cuisines!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: South American , Peruvian

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

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  1. Trim chicken of excess fat and cut into approximately 1-inch wide pieces. Set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Massage the bag with the chicken to evenly coat the chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  4. 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.)
  5. 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

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

% 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.