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Grilled Chicken Pinchos with Bold Flavor (Easy Recipes)

Juicy grilled chicken skewers marinated in bold spices—perfect for summer grilling nights or flavorful family meals.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Keywords: Apple Recipes Bread, Baking Recipes With Applesauce, Crumble Topping For Banana Bread, Dinner On A Dime Recipes, Dunkin Donuts Recipe, easy recipes, quick easy recipes for dinner healthy
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp adobo seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp sazon seasoning
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, adobo, sazon, garlic, oregano, cumin, and smoked paprika.
  2. Add chicken to the marinade and mix until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken pieces onto soaked skewers.
  4. Grill skewers for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked and slightly charred.
  5. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or sides.

Notes

These skewers are incredibly versatile—serve with rice, plantains, or as a party snack. Don’t skip the marinating step for maximum flavor!