Tasty Peruvian style chicken skewered up and grilled to perfection!
Grilled meat on a stick is one of the best things about summer and his Peruvian style skewered chicken is a tasty option! This recipe is as simple as making a marinade, marinating sliced chicken, skewering it up and grilling it! The maridae is simple and tasty with plenty of garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, oregano, and paprika! Grilled meat on a stick is the perfect finger food for outdoor gatherings or it can be thrown onto a plate and either way, it’s nice with some fresh herb green sauce!
Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers
Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4
Tasty Peruvian style chicken skewered up and grilled to perfection!
ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves, minced/grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar, or sugar)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground annatto (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)*
- 1 pound of boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
directions
- Mix the garlic, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, cumin, oregano, paprika, annatto, and cayenne well.
- Mix the chicken into the marinade and let marinade, covered, in the fridge, for at least 20 minutes, to overnight.
- Shake off any excess marinade from the chicken, skewer and grill over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly charred on both sides, about 2-4 minutes per side.
Option: *Replace the cayenne with 1 teaspoon of aji panca paste, which is more traditional.
Option: Add 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
Option: Add 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.
Tip: Serve with Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)!
Option: Add 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
Option: Add 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.
Tip: Serve with Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 198, Fat 6g (Saturated 1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 274mg, Carbs 7g (Fiber 0.8g, Sugars 4g), Protein 26g
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yum, love these flavors ever since my first Peruvian restaurant, thank you!
Is there a recipe for the sauce/dip that is shown with it?
Here is the sauce recipe: Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
How far ahead can this be grilled before serving? possibly reheated? Looking for precermony appetizers.
Super awesome marinade and sauce – will definitely be making again. Sauce would also be great with grilled shrimp and I think the marinade would be great for shrimp as well. Both very versatile!
This is amazing!! Made as directed but subbed a bit of turmeric for the annatto just for that golden color. I made the aji verde and it was also delicious (and I am not a fan of cilantro)! Closet Cooking is one of my favorites.