Peruvian-Style Chicken Skewers
Total Time
22m
(plus marinating time)
Prep Time:10m
Cook Time:12m
Yields:6-8 Servings
Ingredients
For sauce
½ cup
3 cups
fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
1
small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tsp.
1 tbsp.
GOYA® Lime Juice , or fresh lime juice
GOYA® Sea Salt , to taste
GOYA® Ground Black Pepper , to taste
For chicken
3 lbs.
boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp.
GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil , plus more for brushing
2 tbsp.
soy sauce
2 tbsp.
brown sugar
2 tbsp.
GOYA® Lime Juice , or fresh lime juice
1 tbsp.
finely grated ginger
2 tsp.
1½ tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
chili powder
1 tsp.
smoked paprika
½ tsp.
Directions
Step 1
<p>In bowl of blender, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, Aji Amarillo Paste, and lime juice. Blend on high until smooth, for about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.</p>
Step 2
<p>In large container, combine chicken, oil, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika and pepper. Massage marinade into chicken to cover completely. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or 4 hours. Discard marinade.</p>
Step 3
<p>Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto 6 or 8 metal skewers or pre-soaked wooden skewers. Add skewers to hot, greased grill grates. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden-brown on all sides, about 4-6 minutes per side.</p>
Step 4
<p>To serve, transfer the chicken skewers to a platter and sprinkle with additional cilantro. Serve with the sauce and your preferred salad.</p>
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Peruvian-Style Chicken Skewers
Prep Time: 10m
Total time: 22m
Yields: 6-8 Servings
Ingredients
For sauce
½ cup
3 cups
fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
1
small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tsp.
1 tbsp.
GOYA® Lime Juice , or fresh lime juice
GOYA® Sea Salt , to taste
GOYA® Ground Black Pepper , to taste
For chicken
3 lbs.
boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tbsp.
GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil , plus more for brushing
2 tbsp.
soy sauce
2 tbsp.
brown sugar
2 tbsp.
GOYA® Lime Juice , or fresh lime juice
1 tbsp.
finely grated ginger
2 tsp.
1½ tsp.
1 tsp.
1 tsp.
chili powder
1 tsp.
smoked paprika
½ tsp.
Directions
Step 1
<p>In bowl of blender, combine mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, Aji Amarillo Paste, and lime juice. Blend on high until smooth, for about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.</p>
Step 2
<p>In large container, combine chicken, oil, soy sauce, sugar, lime juice, ginger, garlic, salt, cumin, chili powder, paprika and pepper. Massage marinade into chicken to cover completely. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or 4 hours. Discard marinade.</p>
Step 3
<p>Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread chicken onto 6 or 8 metal skewers or pre-soaked wooden skewers. Add skewers to hot, greased grill grates. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden-brown on all sides, about 4-6 minutes per side.</p>
Step 4
<p>To serve, transfer the chicken skewers to a platter and sprinkle with additional cilantro. Serve with the sauce and your preferred salad.</p>
