Peruvian Chicken Skewers with Aji Verde Sauce
Peruvian Chicken Skewers with Aji Verde Sauce
Ingredients
For the Aji Verde Sauce
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 jalapenos, deseeded
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 cup water, or more for desired consistency
For the Peruvian Chicken Skewers
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup aji verde sauce, prepared above
- red onion, cut into pieces for threading
- bell pepper, cut into pieces for threading
- lime slices, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Add all the Aji Verde Sauce ingredients (cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, deseeded jalapenos, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, black pepper, oregano, and water) into a blender.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Set the Aji Verde Sauce aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the 1-inch pieces of chicken breast with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Mix thoroughly until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add 1/4 cup of the prepared Aji Verde Sauce to the seasoned chicken and mix again to ensure the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with pieces of red onion and bell pepper.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Preheat a grill to 400°F (or medium-high heat).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Place the chicken skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 10-12 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is cooked through and has developed nice char marks.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Serve the Peruvian Chicken Skewers hot with extra Aji Verde Sauce on the side and fresh lime slices for garnish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Peruvian Chicken Skewers with Aji Verde Sauce
For the Aji Verde Sauce
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 jalapenos, deseeded
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 cup water, or more for desired consistency
For the Peruvian Chicken Skewers
- 2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup aji verde sauce, prepared above
- red onion, cut into pieces for threading
- bell pepper, cut into pieces for threading
- lime slices, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Add all the Aji Verde Sauce ingredients (cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, deseeded jalapenos, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, cumin, black pepper, oregano, and water) into a blender.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Set the Aji Verde Sauce aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a large bowl, combine the 1-inch pieces of chicken breast with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon onion powder.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Mix thoroughly until all the chicken pieces are evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add 1/4 cup of the prepared Aji Verde Sauce to the seasoned chicken and mix again to ensure the chicken is well coated with the sauce.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, alternating with pieces of red onion and bell pepper.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Preheat a grill to 400°F (or medium-high heat).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Place the chicken skewers on the preheated grill. Grill for 10-12 minutes, flipping the skewers halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is cooked through and has developed nice char marks.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Serve the Peruvian Chicken Skewers hot with extra Aji Verde Sauce on the side and fresh lime slices for garnish.
⏱️ 1 min