Dinner for 4

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Name: Grilled Chicken Skewers
Total time: 205 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 6 oz light beer; 1/2 tbsp sazon; 1 tsp kosher salt; 3 tbsp white vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 oz avocado; 2 jalapeños; 3 tbsp fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 2 tbsp white vinegar; 3 1/2 tbsp water; 1/8 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp kosher salt

$9.00for 4205 minServes 4

Beer-marinated chicken grills until fully cooked, then pairs with a fresh avocado, jalapeño, and cilantro sauce.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical	2 lb	$4.58Typical price
	Avocados$1.29 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical	2	$1.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.00

Pantry staples you likely have

Wine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices

205 minstart to table
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4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
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Typical price

$2.25 per serving$9.00 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 oz light beer
1/2 tbsp sazon
1 tsp kosher salt
3 tbsp white vinegar
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 oz avocado
2 jalapeños
3 tbsp fresh cilantro
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp white vinegar
3 1/2 tbsp water
1/8 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp kosher salt

Steps

Mix the beer, 3 tablespoons vinegar, sazon, salt, cumin, garlic powder, and oregano in a large bowl.
Add the chicken thighs, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Blend the avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, 2 tablespoons vinegar, water, cumin, and salt until smooth.
Heat an outdoor grill to 425 F and oil the grates.
Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill for 12 to 15 minutes, turning often, until the thickest pieces reach 165 F.
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes and serve with the avocado sauce.

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