Anticuchos are skewers of pre-Columbian origin that the Incas prepared with llama meat and were later adapted with beef and chicken during the colony. The aji panca gives them the characteristic reddish color. They are essential street food on Lima nights since the viceregal era.
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Chicken Anticuchos
Chicken Anticuchos from Peru: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear times.
- Peru
- Main course
- Light
- High protein
- medium
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 340 kcal
- Protein 36 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 14 g
- Sodium 560 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Pollo Anticuchos is a preparation from Peru with medium difficulty. Reserve about 40 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 15 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 600 g cubed chicken breast.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of aji panca paste.
- Have ready: 3 cloves of minced garlic.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar.
- Have ready: 1 tablespoon of ground cumin.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Mix aji panca
Mix aji panca, garlic, vinegar, cumin, oregano, oil, salt and pepper. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Marinate the chicken cubes for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator.
Marinate the chicken cubes for at least 3 hours in the refrigerator. Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors.
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
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Skewer the chicken onto moistened skewers.
Thread the chicken onto moistened skewers.
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Grill or pan over high heat 3-4 minutes per side
Grill or pan over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
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The skewers should be caramelized on the outside and juicy on the inside.
The skewers should be caramelized on the outside and juicy on the inside.
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Serve over slices of yellow potato and corn.
Serve over slices of yellow potato and corn.
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Serve with lemon
Serve with lemon, chili peppers and chili sauce.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Version with whole wheat pasta or brown rice for greater fiber content.
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