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Juicy, tender grilled chicken, bursting with vibrant flavor. These Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers are a delicious fusion of South American and Asian cuisines!
Are you ready for an international culinary adventure? We're headed to Peru today, where the cuisine is an interesting fusion of Latin American, European and Asian - little bits and pieces of each, all thrown in a big pot and swirled around to produce some incredibly delicious eats. These Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers are the perfect example!
A delicious and unique combination of flavors!
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are marinated in (what might seem to be a crazy combination) herbs, spices and a few other wonderful ingredients: garlic, cumin, chili powder, crushed red pepper, smoked paprika, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, fresh ginger and olive oil. Half of the mixture is used for the marinade and the other half as a basting sauce while the chicken is grilling.
I like to cut up the thighs and thread the meat on skewers, but if you're in a hurry, you could leave them whole and grill them without the skewers.
I usually serve these Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers with this Peruvian Green Sauce, although they're perfectly delicious 0n their own too!
Expect rave reviews!
The first time I served these Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers, our son, Nick made a comment that explains how delicious they are; he said, "Wow mom, this is one of the best things you've ever made!". But being a very considerate (smart and diplomatic too!) son, he added, "... and you make a lot of really good things!". I had to laugh - but also had to agree that these Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers are wonderful.
Want something special this weekend for dinner? Got friends coming for a picnic or party sometime soon? Tired of the same-old-same-old? Pick up some chicken thighs at the market next time you shop. Check the list of marinade and Peruvian Green Sauce (optional, buy SO good!) ingredients - you probably have most of them in the pantry or fridge, but jot down anything you're missing. You're in for a fabulous treat!
Someone might even say these Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers are, "The best thing you've ever made"!
Café Tips for making these Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers
- I really recommend using skinless, boneless chicken thighs for this recipe, as they don't dry out as easily as chicken breasts do. If however, you're a die-hard chicken breast lover, go ahead and use them for this recipe. Don't leave the breast skewers on the grill as long and get them nice and chilled before you start grilling in order to give the exterior a chance to brown a little before the inside gets done.
- This recipe calls for smoked paprika. Just like regular paprika, smoked paprika is made from pimiento peppers, but instead of just drying the peppers, they are also smoked over an oak fire before being ground into a fine powder. It's delicious and worth keeping in your spice cabinet. Smoked paprika can be found in the regular spice section of most larger groceries. I often pick it up at Trader Joe's. It can also be purchased online and be at your front door in two days.
- Smoked Paprika comes in two varieties, sweet and hot. If it's not labeled, it's usually the sweet variety. I prefer sweet paprika as the hot variety doesn't work in all recipes. You can always add a little heat with cayenne, chili powder or crushed red pepper.
- I love metal skewers vs. wood or bamboo skewers. It seems no matter how long you soak the wood/bamboo ones, they always tend to burn on the grill, especially if you're going for a nice char on the meat. These metal skewers are some of my favorites. They're not too long and have a nice flat surface, making it easy to thread the meat and turn the skewers. They're also the perfect size for serving a dinner plate.
P.S. Craving these flavor but don't have a grill? No worries! We also have a fabulous Peruvian Chicken recipe that can be made right on the stovetop!
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Peruvian Grilled Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the marinade/basting sauce:
- 3 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
For the chicken:
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Trim chicken of excess fat and cut into approximately 1-inch wide pieces. Set aside.
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a medium-size bowl and stir to mix. Add chicken to a large zip lock bag along with half of the marinade/sauce. Reserve the remaining marinade and set it aside.
- Massage the bag with the chicken to evenly coat the chicken with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
- Heat a gas grill to medium-high or start a medium-hot charcoal grill. Thread chicken onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes, so they don't catch on fire.)
- Clean grill surface and oil with spray or brush with a tongs and an oil-dipped paper towel. Place skewers on grill and cook, turning one-quarter turn every 3-4 minutes until golden, about 10-12 minutes. Brush with the remaining sauce, turning frequently until chicken is charred in spots. The exact timing will vary, depending on the temperature of your grill. Remove the chicken skewers from the grill, tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes.
Notes
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These are a family favourite and are always a hit with guests, it is perfect for a meal or on an appetizer/nibble tray with drinks. This chicken makes excellent leftovers and the Green Sauce is delish!! I often mix up the marinade and chicken the night before - omitting the lime juice until about 30 minutes before I plan to cook them as I don't like the texture of meat that has a long marinade with citrus juice.
Thanks for sharing a no fail, sure hit recipe.
Wonderful! Thanks for the review, Darcy!
I'm sorry, we didn't like this at all. I served it to 4 people and none of us enjoyed the combination of spices. I followed the recipe exactly and did not deviate from the ingredients at all. We like spicy food but this flavor was just weird and not at all balanced. The cumin and smoked paprika were overpowering. Our spices are very fresh and honestly, a teaspoon of each of those spices is a lot when they are fresh and strong tasting. We all thought it needed a little more sweetness to balance the spice (and I don't even like sweet sauces, normally). I think this is the first meal I've ever made that literally no one wanted to eat! I didn't make the green sauce - maybe that would have helped.
Thanks for leaving your review, so sorry you didn’t enjoy this. So many others have, but everyone has different taste.
Can these be broiled? Winter here so not sure I want to grill!
Hi Ann, that should be fine! Enjoy!
Thia receipe was amazing,, easy to follow, simple ingredients that i had in my pantry and fridge. I would double up on the sauce next time. Reason being I placed rice and chicken on top with a side tomatoe and cucumber salad. So the marinade placed on the side would mix well with the rice.
Thank you for the review, Rina! So glad you enjoyed this.
Spectacular recipe. I will definitely make again exactly as written. I agree that the thighs are the best chicken type for this recipe, stayed super tender.
Thank you for the review, Diane!
Love this recipe!! Always a hit.
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know, Kathy!
Hi! This recipe sounds really good- I was hoping to make it this weekend and was wondering if you can include veggies on the skewers or does it change the flavor profile too much?
Thanks
Hi Rhiannon, I would do separate veggie skewers since you want the chicken to realy char and the cooking times will be different even if you char the chicken.
These were outstanding. The flavors were incredible. I did double the CRP flakes to heat it up and I did marinate over night but thru came out perfect. Will definitely make again and can't wait to check out more recipes by you.
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know, Kristen!
Can I marinade the chicken overnight? Not sure why you said marinate chicken (only) up to 4 hours? Thank you.
Hi Connie, good question! Sometimes when you use a marinade with fresh lime juice, it can macerate the meat if it's in the marinade for too long.
This is an absolutely amazing recipe. I keep the recipe saved on my phone. I have been on Keto, so this is rotated into my weekly meals. I make a huge batch, so I can snack on chicken thighs. I have removed the brown sugar, and substituted spenda brown sugar, for fewer carbs. Still amazing. Haven’t made the green sauce, but it definitely sounds amazing
Thanks for your review, Tom!
This recipe was delish!! I omitted the brown sugar because my husband can't have it, but left everything else the same. The fam loved it and I have some picky eaters. I also made the green sauce to go with it and wanted to drink it, it was so good! Thank you!!
Thanks for the review, Jennifer!
I have a Peruvian friend who use`s Aji Amarillo Paste (Dona Isabela brand is best) as well as some Asian brown bean in his marinade,a truly authentic ingredient.It can be found at most Mexican grocery,be careful this stuff packs the heat! Try some it`s great.
Thanks, Lowandslow!
I'm SO looking forward to trying this..it sounds amazing! Have you ever tried this w/boneless chix breasts/tenderloins? Just not a fan of thighs.
Thank you!
Hi Mimi, I know what you mean about thighs. I avoided them for years but you might want to just give them a try in this recipe. With thighs, you don't have to worry about how long they're on the grill and you can achieve a beautiful char which is part of the deliciousness of this recipe. If you use chicken breasts (which I'm a huge fan of in so many recipes) you can't leave them on the grill long enough to get that nice char.
Soooo delicious! Everyone loved it.. And the Peruvian green sauce is so good! I made this with cilantro lime rice , and we all put the sauce on everything. Definitely a keeper! Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks so much for letting us know, Rebecca!
This was absolutely delicious !! The Peruvian green sauce just added that extra touch!! A total keeper!
Awesome! Thanks so much for letting us know, Marg!
What's the side dish that it's served with in the picture? Looks amazing!
Hi Cameron, that's a black bean and bell pepper recipe that I include with these Peruvian Rice Bowls - https://thecafesucrefarine.com/peruvian-chicken-rice-bowls/
Very nice. I will definitely make these again. Love the green sauce. I put this recipe together very quickly and it came out great. A new flavor profile for us.
Thanks so much, Caron!
Wow these are good. Made street tacos with them using small flour tortillas. These are a definite do over. Thanks !
Tacos sound delicious! Thanks for sharing your results, Christopher!
I’ve been looking for a good chicken skewer recipe and this one definitely didn’t disappoint. The flavors were excellent and the meat was so tender!! Being recently retired I have taken on cooking as an extended hobby and I look forward to making more of your recipes!!
Thank you for letting us know, Gleen! So glad you enjoyed this 🙂
These were AMAZING! The green sauce is the icing on the cake and makes enough to have left overs. It will not go to waste.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your results, Jennifer!
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Amazing!!!! The chicken is so flavorful. Folowed the diretions and ingredients as listed. Be sure to serve it with the Peruvian Green Sauce. I used the sauce the next day as a dressing over a green salad with the leftover chicken. Everyone commented about the flavors and I've shared the recipes several times. Better than restaurant quality! Thank you for sharing such a great recipe.
Yay! Thanks so much for sharing your results, Susie!
This was so good, I’ve never left a comment for any recipe before. But, this chicken recipe was great! I had to say something.
I'm so glad, Alice! Thanks so much for letting us know!
Made this last night as written except I had chicken drumsticks defrosted. It was fabulous! My husband was not excited for chicken, but changed his mind with first bite. So nice to find a new recipe to throw in our dinner rotation! Thank you!!!
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know, Kathryn!
Hi,
Is it possible to make this ahead and freeze in marinade for later cooking? thanks
Hi Marie, I haven’t tried that. I would have to do further testing to say for sure.
Chris,
This recipe is a taste buds delight! Thank you so much.
Brenda
Thanks, Brenda!
I made these skewers again tonight. I’m not great with the BBQ and it’s too cold here anyway but they turn out great under the broiler too! The green sauce is amazing. Served it with Peruvian green rice and a salad of corn, black beans, tomato, red onion and avocado with chopped cilantro, olive oil, lime juice and Maldon salt. Had some very happy diners.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing your results, Liz!
Very delicious recipe! I made the green sauce, too and it was fantastic. I was worried my 8 year old would not eat it because of the spices- thought it would be too spicy, but he couldn’t get enough! I look forward to trying more of your recipes! I was glad to read an earlier comment about cooking under the broiler, that is what worked for me as my grill broke! Thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Thanks for letting us know, Nicole!
My husband and I do this marinade at least once a week - we absolutely love it! We don’t have a barbeque so we do it in the oven and sometimes without the skewers if we’re a bit lazy 😊 we also chop up peppers, onions and courgettes and lay them out under the chicken so the marinade drips onto the veggies - so delicious 😋 and we obviously use the marinade at every chance we get when invited to a barbeque 😍
I love that! Thanks, Bronwyn!
Absolutely amazing! I made this with maduros and a chocolate mousse for a fancy dinner night for my family. The chicken was TO DIE FOR! Thank you for this lovely recipe! 🙂
Yay! Thanks so much, Grace!
I'm so glad! Thanks for letting us know, Mickey.
We were looking for something spicy and delicious but healthier than chicken wings for Super Bowl Sunday.
These Peruvian chicken skewers and Peruvian green sauce delivered the flavor bomb we were hoping for! This is an absolutely delicious meal and I love the previous commentor's addition of onion. We will try that next time - and it will be soon! Thanks for these recipes.
The best “small pieces of chicken grilled on a skewer recipe” i’ve found.
And i’ve found a lot.
Can’t wait for bbq season.
Love them.
Thanks
I love that! Thanks, Kevin!
These were unbelievably delicious!! Hubby couldn’t stop raving about them and has requested me to make bigger portion for him soon-ish 😉
I made the marinade as-is for 1 lb chicken thighs and alternated with onion pieces. Broiled at high for 10 minutes, while rotating skewer every 2-3 minutes. Served with naan bread and coleslaw.
Thanks so much, for sharing your results, Ruchi! So happy you enjoyed them!
This was insanely delicious! Cooked the thighs whole and made the green sauce as directed. I wouldn’t change a thing!
Super nice! I am sure I will be making these again and again. Marinated them overnight but otherwise stuck to the recipe. LOVED IT!
Thanks so much, Afra! I'm super happy you enjoyed this chicken and I know marinating them overnight made them even more flavorful! Thanks for sharing your review!
This is my second time cooking these in the last couple of weeks, they are delicious, full of flavour and will be on our summer menu, huge hit. Next time going to make the green sauce, thank you for sharing the recipe
Thank you, Andrea, for taking the time to share your results 💕
Outstanding flavor! Did not make the green sauce this time as we live in the country and I didn't have some needed ingredients. Made the marinade exactly as written (I always keep fresh ginger frozen and limes for my cocktails). The thighs were some of the best we've had (and I always try various recipes for our boneless thighs). Can't wait to try this with an entire chicken. Thinking a smoked chicken would be fabulous with this marinade, too. Thanks so much!
Thanks so much, Debbie! I'm so happy you enjoyed this chicken. It's one of our favorites too!
I made this chicken with the green sauce for my family in June. It was a big hit with the entire family. My daughter said mom you need to make these again. So this weekend I'll be making it again. Thanks for the recipe, it's a winner!
Yay! So happy you enjoyed this recipe, Mary! It's one of our favorites too!
Made this last night with cilantro lime rice....delicious. rave reviews from the wannabe food critics husband
Love that, Hannah! Thanks so much for sharing your results! 💕
I made this recipe las week with the green sauce. Wow! This sauce is one of my favorites! I made rice with corn to go with it nd it was amazing! Used fresh basil and cilantro from my garden..love it. I will be making this again tomorrow for 4th of July for my friends and family.Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much, for sharing your results, Ana! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Happy 4th of July!
What a delicious recipe!!! My 4 years old loved it and so did I. Thanks for sharing this. I will definitely try this again and maybe use another protein or veggies so exciting 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for sharing your review, Yamil! I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe. It's one of our favorites too!
I made the marinade as instructed and added it to 2 lbs skinless chicken breast and 1 sliced zucchini. I grilled it on a pan instead of skewering it. It got rave reviews from my family. They asked me to add it to the “favorites” list. Thanks for the great recipe!
Thanks so much, Stefanie! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!
I will be serving this tomorrow for fourth of July bbq. You say to marinate for 4 hours, but can it be done overnight? Sounds delish! I think it will be a great addition to our hamburgers and hot dogs.
Hi Arnell, yes you can definitely marinade it overnight! Happy 4th!
I will also be having these for 4th of July and had the same question. Thanks!
Made the skewers tonight and served it with green sauce and green rice and a salad. Oh my goodness. So delicious! The chicken was just perfectly cooked, tasty and tender. The only reason my adult children didn’t lick the plates is because I raised them otherwise.
Haha! You're a good mama, Liz, but if they're anything like my kids, they might have licked their plates when I wasn't looking 😂! Thanks for taking the time to share your results!
Made a this today for dinner -- cooking for one! I cut up the chicken and out half in the in the marinade. The other half I grilled. It was so tasty and easy. I marinated the chicken and added bell pepper, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes to my skewers. I grilled for about 11 minutes and everything was cooked and juicy. I made an alternative green sauce recipe since I didn't have basil, but the sauce is a perfect match for these. I will definitely make again as it was tasty, easy, healthy and affordable w/ chicken thighs. Thank you!
It sounds like a wonderful dinner, Lexi! Thanks for sharing your results and adaptations!
I made this tonight, following the recipe exactly as written, in my newly acquired Ninja Foodi Grill for 12 minutes, flipping them over half way and it came out great and so easy!! Thank you for sharing with us. This one's a keeper 🙂
Thanks so much, Evelin, for sharing your results. I'm so happy you enjoyed them. We're serving this chicken tonight!
My first time making this and for a party( me being ambitious). I followed the recipe using chicken breast with the advice on how to prepare it ( no chicken thighs at the Costco stores I visited). Pairing it with the Aji Verde sauce made it such a hit! Sadly, there were none left over as I still want some! I'm going to make it again and try it with chicken thighs!!! It was delish!!!
I've tried Peruvian food and have been wanting to go back to New York to the restaurant. This recipe was perfect. Now I can just make this at home!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
You're welcome, Mang! Thanks so much for sharing your results!
This was amazing. The marinade has so much flavor. I didn't change a thing and it was perfect. Everyone loved it. Super easy, too! What's not to love? Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks so much, Lisah, for sharing your results. I'm so happy you enjoyed them!
So good! And easy. Let's just put it this way: my kids asked me not to lose this recipe in the ton of recipes I have on Pinterest. This one is a keeper. Thank you!
Awesome! I love it, Cata. Thanks so much for sharing your results 💕
This was so so good! Loved the smokiness from the paprika. Was phenomenally paired with the green sauce. This is a definite keeper!!
Thanks so much, Amanda, for sharing your results. So happy you enjoyed this chicken!
Sooo good! No leftovers and requests to have it again the same week!
Yay! Thanks for sharing your results, Kelly! I love that you love this recipe as much as we do!
These were fantastic. Left in marinade for 4 hours. Green sauce also terrific. Served with grilled vegetables.
Yay, so happy you enjoyed it, Cam!
Loved this recipe also tried the green sauce, was looking for a perfect recipe that gives me a satisfaction and here it is,
Thanks, Nitha, for taking the time to share your results. I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
BOMB-DIGGITY-BOMB!!!
These were delish with cilantro-lime rice!!
Haha! Love it, Michelle! Thanks for sharing your results.
Can you bake or broil these in the oven? If so for how long on each side?
Can't wait to try this!
Hi Betty,
I haven't tried them in the oven, only on the grill, so I can't say for sure. Let us know if you try it!
This has become a staple meal in my home even with three picky kiddo eaters. I am prepping the chicken for tomorrow night right now, I will serve it with a Mexican red rice and all three kids will ask for seconds. Thanks for a great recipe.
That is so awesome, Michael! It's always wonderful to have a recipe that's loved by young and old alike!
That's so awesome, Michael. You are raising some adventuresome eaters. Kudos to you!
I’ve made this 4 times and it is absolutely delicious!!! Chicken thighs are the best in this recipe because they stay moist. This is on my regular recipe rotation!
Thanks so much, Becki! I'm so happy you've enjoyed this chicken. It's one of our favorites too!
Chris, the marinade is one of the best ones I ever came across. I used chicken thighs but cut it in bite size pieces. Cooked it on a flat griddle and served it with toothpicks as an appetizer for drinks.
I almost forgot, I also added about 5 pcs of candied ginger.
This was over the top
Thanks for sharing your results, Natalie. What a great idea to serve this as an appetizer!
This is going to be one of my family’s favorites. I got rave reviews... they liked the green sauce too.
So glad you liked the recipes Shelley - we are crazy about the green sauce too!
I've made this twice, following the recipe exactly each time. Fabulous!
That makes my heart happy Alan! Enjoy!
This chicken was SO good! I made it for my Chinese sister-in-law and brother-in-law that live in Russia (I was worried about pleasing their experienced palettes), and they couldn’t stop saying how good it was! And I didn’t even serve it with the sauce; I completely forgot... 😬 But it was super easy and delicious! But I would say that every single recipe I’ve made from CSF has been awesome! Thanks so much!
That is so awesome, McKenzie! I love that you have such an international family and they enjoyed this so much. Try the sauce next time, it's so yummy!
Thanks so much for your kind words too 🙂
This was absolutely delicious! I grilled the chicken thighs whole instead of cutting them for a skewer and still enjoyed them. Very flavorful! We had them with grilled veggies that we used to mop up every drop of the sauce. I used 1 jalapeno for the sauce because I can't handle much heat and that was the perfect amount for me. Thank you for sharing!
Have you put them under the broiler with the same tasty results?
Hi Nancy, I haven't tried the broiler but I think they would be delicious!
OMG.....🤪 this chicken is amazing! I actually did it as whole chicken breasts. But I will def be making these again and I will also be trying the skewers next time also!! Got to have the "green sauce" to go with it also!! Delish!
Thanks so much, Penny. I'm so happy you enjoyed this chicken, we love it too!
I love your recipes. Please change your black header, uses too much ink when printing. Thank you
Thank you, Margaret! I'm so happy you've enjoyed some of our recipes!
Regarding printing, if you click on the little "print" button, right under the title for each recipe, you will be directed to a copy of the recipe without any formatting. It does not include the black header. Hope that helps!
These were absolutely delicious! I’ve mentioned before that two of our children have been trained/worked as professional chefs. Our chef son-in-law stated, “This is one of the best meals you’ve made (and they are usually very happy with what I make) and I’d eat this 52 weeks a year”. Our daughter just kept going, “mmmm, mmmm”.
I served it, as suggested, with the cilantro rice, skewered grilled veggies and the Peruvian Green Sauce which went delightfully over everything. Very compatible flavor profiles. Prosecco seemed to go along with the meal quite nicely. The only thing I’d say is that it took a lot longer to grill the chicken than stated. Maybe I had put the chicken pieces on the skewers too tightly, but they probably took a good 30+ minutes to grill to 165 degrees F for the marinated chicken thighs. Thanks for a really wonderful recipe!
I love that your "chefs" enjoyed these chicken skewers, Sue! That's the ultimate compliment! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a fun and detailed review!
Chris, this was amazing! I live near a Latino market and had no trouble getting the ingredients. The sauce is the perfect finishing touch and I am already thinking of other ways to use it. We loved it!
How wonderful to live near a Latino market, I'm jealous. But I'm also so happy you enjoyed this recipe, Suze! We love that sauce too, and yes there are so many ways to use it!
Chris, these Peruvian Chicken Skewers are amazingly delicious! I made them for the first time last evening, and my husband and I loved them! So moist, spicy and yummy! The Peruvian green sauce was outstanding as well. Can't wait to make this next time for friends! Thank you for the great recipes. I am enjoying your blog!!!
Thanks, Mary! I'm so happy you enjoyed them. We love that sauce, so fresh and delicious!
These look simply mouthwatering Chris! So perfect for summer grilling season. Can't wait to try!
This is my kind of recipe Chris! Peruvian flavors have been on my radar lately so this is a must try for me. That sauce looks incredible too - pinning!
Thanks, Tricia! Peruvian is such an interesting fusion of flavors!
Both my son and I love Peruvian food and this skewers are our weekend lunch plan ; we even have a Peruvian board so this one directed there 🙂 Thank you Chris !
Oh, yum! These look terrific. And just loaded with flavor, I'll bet. Thanks!
This will be interesting to try...my husband is Peruvian and he is so critical of Peruvian recipes. (though he hasn't lived there in almost 30 years so I think his memory is a tad rusty. lol) In any case, the recipe looks yummy so I am going to give it a try this weekend.
Let us know how he likes it, Sharl. I did have an email from a woman from Peru who loved this chicken.
This looks wonderful Chris and so easy! Can’t wait to try it.
Thanks, Paula! I think you'll love it!
There's always chicken in our freezer and this combination of ingredients sounds just our style! Perfect for summer grilling.
Hi Chris, Haven’t made this yet but it sounds great! I have a question for you: the recipe says to add 1 tsp.chili powder plus the red pepper flakes. Would this be mexican chili powder, cayenne, ancho? We like some heat but too much can spoil a dish. Please clarify and thank you for your enthusiasm and great recipes.
Hi Myrna, I've used Mexican chili powder and Ancho chili powder for this recipe and neither one add a ton of heat. We like a little heat but not super hot and both of these chili powders have worked well.
Pork works great ... I used boneless chops and sliced about 1/4" thin. Eat as fingerfood like a Satay or chop use as a Taco filling .... makes a nice rif on Tacos el Carbon with grilled pineapple and onion.
That sounds wonderful, Greg! Thanks for sharing!
Has anyone used this marinade with a different type of meat? I'm wondering if would taste good with pork?
Thanks
I haven't tried it with pork but that is a wonderful idea. I think it would be delicious!
Hi Chris. I am planning a dinnEr party at the cabin this summer and I thought the Peruvian skewers looked great. Just wondering what else I would pair these with. Any suggestions?
Sheila from Winnipeg
Hi Sheila, hope you're doing well! These skewers are wonderful, I think you'll really enjoy them. One idea to pair with them is this Cilantro Rice. It's actually a Mexican recipe but it goes well with just about everything and is really pretty too! I'd probably just grill a bunch of veggies to go with it.
This is honestly one of the best chicken marinades out there! My husband and I don’t eat sugar so we use honey instead and it is still delicious! And because I’m the biggest fan of garlic, I normally use more than 3 cloves 😁
And we’ve made the green sauce too on many occasions - so delicious!
We are South Africans living in London and we are looking forward to trying this recipe out on a ‘braai’ back home next week!
Thank you Chris for sharing this and we can’t wait to try more recipes on your blog!
So nice to meet you Brownwyn! We love London! Our daughter lived there for 7 years and we would visit twice a year so it became a "second home" to us. Thanks for sharing your results for this marinade. We love it too! Have a great trip!
Hey Chris!😍 Tom & I agree.... WE LOVE THIS PERUVIAN CHICKEN MARINADE!...I’ve made it several times~Easy & delicious!! Hope you & Scott are enjoying your “summer home “... made it through almost all the seasons now?😅 ...still miss seeing you bike around here!!😘💕
Thanks, Linda! Miss you too, it was fun running into each other!
This dish, all together, was a fantastic blend of flavors -- the sauce was terrific -- we all loved it. This is a fantastic chicken dish recipe. Just found your blog and I can't wait to try more of your recipes!
Thanks so much, Laura! I appreciate you taking the time to share your results! Hope you enjoy more of our recipes!
We live in Sonoma, CA, with lots of Hispanic markets. I went out to find Aji Amarillo paste but I was told at one of them that our Hipanic markets don't usually carry Aji, they carry Achiote. Aji is South American, the owner insisted. He told me to look in Whole Foods : ) I found some Aji powder at a spice shop next to our Whole Foods so will make a paste with some vinegar and water and hope for the best. Will order Aji from Amazon as some of your readers recommend.
I just came across your website this morning while looking for a recipe for using leftover half and half from a meeting at my home yesterday. Another blogger mentioned your hot fudge sauce recipe as one of her best recommendations.
I am so glad to have found your blog. You and Scott embrace a variety of foods and don't seem to be afraid to try new things, which is our way of approaching food. We are trying your Asian Salmon salad tonight and your Peruvian chicken tomorrow night. My fishmonger, who knows I make exotic dishes, wanted to know what I was making. When I told him, he asked for the website because he loves to prepare the meals and his wife loves to bake. So I am spreading the word!
I can't wait to try some of your desserts! Will rate recipes on Sunday.
Thanks!
So nice to "meet" you, Maggie! Thanks for leaving such a delightful and detailed comment. Welcome to The Café!
I made these last night with the green sauce and they were fantastic! I found the Peruvian paste on amazon....
Easy and delicious. Thanks for a great recipe.
That's great, Anna-Marie! We love them too!
We made these kabobs and the green sauce yesterday. They were delicious!! This will be our new standby for the grill this summer. I skewered red onion chunks on another skewer and grilled Roma tomato halves on a grill pan. Delicious. I love this website and everything I've made from it. Thank you!!
Yay! So happy you enjoyed this chicken, Patricia!
Made these tonight and my family Loved them. Marinated the chicken in the morning and grilled them right before dinner. So easy and delicious! Served the with skillet corn bread and grilled asparagus. Will be making this frequently...a winner! Thank you!!
Yay! So happy you enjoyed this recipe! Sounds like a wonderful dinner!
So glad I came across this site, everything looks absolutely delicious, going to try making this with the mexican salad, there are so many lovely recipes to choose from.
Thanks Sassi, enjoy!
These Peruvian chicken skewers and green sauce look delicious Chris! I can only hope mine will turn out as nice as yours (my skills on the BBQ need improving). I have recently posted on my blog a Peruvian fish chowder, which has been a family favourite for years. Thanks to you I now have more than one Peruvian recipe!
Oh, my goodness! I just made this (only marinated an hour, but I brined the chicken before I marinated it.) This is fabulous, and I didn't even make the Peruvian Green Sauce to go with it! Spicy, flavorful, delicious!
YUM! I made this with whole bone-in chicken legs. I heated the grill up to a high temperature then turned off one of the burners and cooked the chicken for about an hour over the burner that was off, turning the chicken over every 5-10 minutes. The marinade was so delicious!
Chicken skewers are always a big hit in summer and rightly so. Your Peruvian marinade and green sauce sound wonderful and and are most certainly perfect summer food to be enjoyed by family and friends.
And your Kitchen Aid burner is to die for, of course.
Thanks so much! We are loving the grille, it's so versatile and easy to clean up!
These skewers look incredible, Chris! Such a perfect summer meal!
Marinaded grilled chicken is our favorite summer dinner. We love it so much, I have been known to make it in the winter too, standing out in the snow to grill! This Peruvian marinade sounds full of interesting flavors. Though I usually use chicken breasts (I know they tend to be drier), you have convinced me to give chicken thighs a try!
I definitely need to branch out into new chicken recipes! Your green sauce recipe and the skewered chicken thighs sound wonderful, Chris. Love your new grill!
That chicken looks incredible, Chris! A little sweet, a little spicy! Pinning this and promise to try it before the summer is over! (good looking grill, too!)
Oh, wow! I'm tempted to go out right now and fire up my grill! What a terrific looking dish. A+ -- thanks so much.
Absolutely gorgeous! I know I would love these, not to mention my daughter, she loves everything chicken and she loves eating anything from a skewer as well.
This really looks amazing, perfect for BBQ season:)
That's funny, I just noticed we have the same grill (Costco special this spring). Lol
I made this tonight - it was so incredibly delicious. Thank you, thank you, thank you for the recipe. I was looking for a good chicken marinade and this is perfect! I left the thighs whole and served with the green sauce. My whole family enjoyed it!
Now this is fusion food at it's finest! What an amazing marinade---it will be perfect for one of our Sunday night family grill fests 🙂
My chicken is marinating as I type. Any suggested side dish?
Yes, I will probably post a Peruvian Rice coming up but I also love to serve this chicken in bowls with jasmine rice, sliced mango, sliced avocado, black beans (I just use canned beans and add a scoop of salsa if I have it) and fresh corn (off the cob). It’s really fun to just put everything in bowls on the counter and let people make their own bowls. I always serve it with the Peruvian Green sauce too - so good!
Wow! I just have to tell you how good this was. The hubs even loved it. But as good as the chicken is that green sauce is AMAZING! I'm so excited about that recipe not just because it tastes amazing but I've been on a search for a dip/sauce that is not made up primarily of dairy and/or mayo. I realize it has a some in there but I can live with that. If you have anymore recipes like this please direct me to them.
I'm loving this culinary adventure! These skewers look delicious. I'll be trying these, because I'm all about food on sticks in the summer time 🙂
I can't wait to try these! We are really into the boneless skinless thighs these days - thanks to you! The sauce and the marinade sound great - thanks for this trip to something new!
Wow, that's one flavourful marinade, Chris! I can't wait to try this fabulous combo of ingredients. This chicken looks delicious and with your green sauce added, I can see why your son was raving about it. Love his diplomacy, too! lol.
Oh yeah, I'm doing this! Thanks for a great recipe 🙂
Another delicious looking kebab from your kitchen Chris!
Wow, this is beautiful!!!! It is making my mouth water!
We love the thighs and this looks like a fabulous way to enjoy them, love all the flavors you have added. I can see why your son enjoyed this so much.
delicious recipe xoxo
These sound more than delightful! Perfect for summer grilling, Chris. I'm sure we will all be enamored with them too after trying them!
That's a great marinade! These chicken skewers look droolworthy, Chris.
Oh gosh I've been waiting for this! What a glorious meal, between the sauce and the marinade the whole thing must be incredibly flavorful. The combination of spices is new to me, too, I can't wait to give it a try this week.
I have two huge packages of skinless chicken thighs in the freezer and I know what I'm going to do with them. Your recipes have never steered me wrong, and I look forward to trying this one. We spent a couple of weeks in Peru 8 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed the food there. This will be a treat!