Peruvian Style Grilled Chicken Skewers
A flavorful and easy-to-make recipe featuring marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, served with a side of crispy shallots.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- ●1 Peruvian aji amarillo pepperDiced
- ●1/2 cup ShallotsThinly sliced, crispy
- ●2 tablespoons Lime juice
- ●1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ●1 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- ●1/4 cup Fresh cilantroChopped
- ●1 clove GarlicMinced
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, aji amarillo pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add the chicken to the marinade and mix well to coat.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- 4
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- 5
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving a small space between each piece.
- 6
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
- 8
Add the thinly sliced shallots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown.
- 9
Serve the grilled chicken skewers with crispy shallots and garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.