Grilled Peruvian-style Chicken Skewers Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Ají Verde
• 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 2/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2-3 whole jalapeño chilies, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon ají amarillo pepper paste
• 2 medium cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• For the Chicken
• 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (about 3 medium cloves)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes