Grilled Venezuelan Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken skewers marinated in a flavorful Venezuelan-inspired mixture, grilled to perfection. Serve with a side of your favorite rice, beans, or salad.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into 1-inch cubes
- ●2 tablespoons glorious golden olive oilfor brushing skewers
- ●1/4 cup venezuelan sofritosee notes
- ●1 medium chopped onionsee notes
- ●1 medium chopped bell peppersee notes
- ●2 cloves minced garlicsee notes
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juicesee notes
- ●1 teaspoon saltsee notes
- ●1/2 teaspoon black peppersee notes
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together sofrito, onion, bell pepper, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 3
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- 4
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 5
Brush the grill with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- 7
Serve the skewers hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.