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Anticuchos de Pollo served with rice and corn.

Peruvian Anticuchos de Pollo: Peruvian Chicken Skewers

Carne Diem Culinary
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade time 12 hours
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Peruvian, South American
Servings 4 people
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • Skewers

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 21gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Aji, chicken, Chicken Skewers, Peruvian
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