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Chuzos de Pollo con tocineta

Chuzos de Pollo con Tocineta (Chicken and Bacon Skewers)

Erica Dinho
5 from 13 votes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 scallion finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into pieces
  • 6 slices of bacon cut into pieces

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the oil, garlic, cilantro, onion, scallion, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in the chicken. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for about 3 hours or overnight.
  • Meanwhile, preheat a gas grill. Place the entire wooden skewers in water and let stand for at least 30 minutes.
  • When the grill is hot, drain the skewers. Wrap the chicken chunks with bacon and thread onto skewers so that the bacon is secured.
  • Adjust the grille so that the permimeter burners remain on and the burners at the center of the grille are turned off, or a similar configuration (follow directions as closely as possible if not using a gas grille).
  • Place the skewers on the perimeter of the grill rack directly over the flame. Grill, turning the skewers once or twice, until the chicken is browned, about 5 minutes total.
  • Move the skewers to the center of the grill rack so they are not directly over the flame. Cover the grill and cook, turning the skewers occasionally, until the chicken is opaque throughout and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Transfer the skewers to a platter or individual plates and serve with lime wedges and your favorite vegetables.
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