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Pinchos de Pollo

Cultural Context

Pinchos de Pollo, originating from Spain, are popular street food often found in tapas bars. Traditionally enjoyed as a social dish, they embody the vibrant flavors of Spanish cuisine with marinated chicken grilled on skewers. Today, variations can be found globally, often featuring different marinades and vegetables, making them a versatile and beloved choice for gatherings.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken thighs
2 lemons
garlic
turmeric
1 tablespoon paprika
olive oil
tahini
water
cilantro
cucumber
tomato
red onion
yogurt
hummus
chickpeas
pita bread

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork tenderloin

Chicken thighs are juicier and often cheaper than chicken breast.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat and is usually less expensive.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more cost-effective but less vibrant.

1

Welcome to the kitchen and terrace.

2

Using chicken thighs instead of chicken breast, cut the chicken into pieces about 2-3 centimeters.

3

Place the chicken in a resealable bag for marinating.

4

Juice 2 lemons and add to the bag with the chicken.

5

Add minced garlic and turmeric to the bag.

6

Add 1 tablespoon of paprika to the bag.

7

Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and mix vigorously until the chicken is well coated.

8

Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably 1.5 hours.

9

Remove the chicken from the bag and place in a bowl.

10

Soak skewers in water to prevent burning on the grill.

11

Thread the marinated chicken onto the skewers, ensuring the pieces are compact.

12

Preheat the grill and reduce the heat to avoid aggressive cooking.

13

Add a drop of oil to the grill to prevent sticking.

14

Place the skewers on the grill and cook, adjusting the heat to maintain around 200 degrees Celsius.

15

Prepare tahini sauce by mixing tahini with cold water until emulsified.

16

Add lemon juice and olive oil to the tahini sauce.

17

Prepare toppings: diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, and cilantro.

18

Assemble the pita by filling with the grilled chicken and toppings.

19

Serve with tahini sauce, yogurt, or hummus as options.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillresealable bagmixing bowlskewers

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Chicken SkewersPinchos Morunos
Local Name: Pinchos de Pollo

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