Chimichurri Chicken and Green Grape Skewers
These Grilled Chicken & Green Grape Skewers are served with a vibrant green grape chimichurri sauce. Adding Grapes from California to the skewers provides a juicy taste and texture to complement the spiced chicken. Chimichurri is an herbaceous sauce that originated in Argentina, and is now beloved the world over. Grapes are a fabulous carrier for these flavors and add body to the chimichurri.
Ingredients
- CHICKEN GRAPE SKEWERS
- 16 appetizer size skewers
2 tsp Smoked paprika
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 Tbsp Salt
1 tsp Chili flakes
2 lbs Chicken thigh or breast; skinless, boneless – cut into 1’’ cubes
2 Tbsp Olive oil
2 lbs Green Grapes from California
- CHIMICHURRI
- 2 Cups
1 Cup Parsley, chopped
1 Cup Cilantro, chopped
1 Cup Green Grapes from California, quartered lengthwise
1/4 Cup Red onion, finely diced
2 ea Garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 ea Jalapeños, finely minced
1/2 tsp Chili flakes
1 tsp Paprika, smoked
1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
1/3 Cup Red wine vinegar
1/2 Cup Olive oil
1 Tbsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
Directions
- For the Skewers: Mix the smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, salt, and chili flakes together in a small bowl.
- Cut the chicken pieces into 1-inch cubes and rub with the olive oil. Sprinkle the spice mix over the chicken and rub in well. Using 6-inch bamboo skewers, thread the chicken alternately with the grapes.
- Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- For the Chimichurri Sauce: Make the chimichurri by stirring together all ingredients. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Grill, pan sear or broil the skewers until the chicken reaches the internal temperature of 165. When done, brush the skewers with the chimichurri oil.
- Serve on a platter with a bowl of the chimichurri on the side.
Chimichurri Chicken and Green Grape Skewers with Green Grape Chimichurri Sauce
Notes
- The chimichurri sauce will still be good and taste good for up to one week, but the color will change from vibrant green to a dull olive-green color.
