Best Pollo Moruno With Grilled Vegetables Spanish Chicken Skewers Recipes

ANTICUCHOS DE POLLO, GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Mash the garlic with a rock, or with a mortar and pestle. Add a little water if necessary to make a paste.
• Make the marinade: in a bowl, mix the crushed garlic, 1/4 cup of the vinegar, 1/4 cup chile pepper paste, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper.
• .Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch by 2 inch cubes. Place chicken pieces in bowl with the marinade and stir well. Marinate chicken at least one hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor.
• Peel the onion and cut into 1 inch wedges.Remove the seeds and the white part of the bell pepper, and cut into 1 inch chunks.
• Place the chicken and vegetable pieces on the wooden skewers, alternating the chicken with the vegetables.
• Make a basting mixture of 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, and a pinch of cumin.
• Prepare the grill, and grill chicken for 5 minutes on each side. Baste chicken several times during cooking.
• Cut a piece of the chicken to check for doneness. If the chicken is still pink on the inside, place it back on the grill, checking frequently. Do not overcook.
• 9.Remove the chicken from the grill. Serve with rice and corn on the cob.

SPANISH CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Add smashed garlic to a resealable plastic container. Sprinkle salt on top of garlic. Combine lemon juice, paprika, coriander, and cumin and pour on top of garlic. Add chicken pieces, close container, and shake well. Refrigerate overnight.
• Meanwhile, place wooden skewers in a container filled with water and soak at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread chicken onto skewers. Turn chicken skewers in marinade.
• Grill chicken skewers until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 4 minutes per side. Serve hot or cold.