Peri Peri Chicken, Chorizo and Pineapple Skewers with Chilli, Coriander and Lime Salsa
Makes: 8-10 large skewers
Prep time: 20 minutes plus marinating time
Cook time: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
Marinade
- ¼ cup Beerenberg peri peri sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Skewers
- 1kg boneless chicken thigh, cubed (around 3cm cubes)
- 250g Barossa Gourmet chorizo, cut into 1cm rounds
- 1 small, ripe pineapple, peeled and cored and cut into chunks (around 3cm)
- 1 large yellow or red capsicum, deseeded and cut into chunks (around 3cm)
- 1 cup extra Beerenburg peri peri sauce for basting
Chilli, coriander and lime salsa
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 jalapeno pepper or long green chilli, chopped
- 1 small handful coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 small handful mint leaves, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
METHOD:
- If you are using bamboo skewers, soak them in water overnight to prevent them from burning.
- Place the marinade ingredients into a mixing bowl and add the chicken pieces. Coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- To prepare the skewers, preheat the BBQ and thread the chicken, chorizo, pineapple and capsicum evenly along the skewers, all the way to the end. Brush or spray them with a little oil and place onto the barbecue over low-medium heat. Baste the skewers with the extra peri peri sauce as you turn them. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and they are nicely caramelised.
- To make the salsa, add the garlic, chilli, coriander and mint to a pestle and mortar with a pinch of sea salt. Pound the mix until you form a rough paste. Add the olive oil and ½ of the lime juice and mix until smooth in consistency. Taste and add the rest of the lime juice to taste.
- Serve the skewers drizzled with the salsa or serve it on the side.
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