achiote-chicken-skewers-with-guava-sauce-105554.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Blend 1 cup lime juice, garlic, achiote paste, oregano, and cumin in processor until smooth. Season marinade to taste with salt and pepper. Place marinade in medium bowl. Add chicken; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate chicken overnight.",
        "Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Place chilies on small baking sheet. Roast until soft, about 20 minutes. Stem and seed chilies. Transfer chilies to processor. Add pureed guava, reserved guava syrup, cilantro, and remaining 1/2 cup lime juice. Process until smooth. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to medium bowl. (Sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)",
        "Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken from marinade. Divide chicken among 8 eight-inch metal skewers. Grill until chicken is cooked, turning once, about 7 minutes. Serve, passing guava sauce separately."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (12 limes)",
        "3 garlic cloves, minced",
        "2 teaspoons achiote paste*",
        "1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves",
        "1 teaspoon ground cumin",
        "1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thigh meat, cut into 1-inch pieces",
        "2 jalape\u00f1o chilies",
        "1 20-ounce jar guava shells in syrup,* strained, 5 tablespoons syrup reserved, shells pureed",
        "1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Chicken",
        "Garlic",
        "Marinate",
        "Lime",
        "Grill/Barbecue",
        "Guava",
        "Jalape\u00f1o"
    ],
    "title": "Achiote Chicken Skewers with Guava Sauce",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/achiote-chicken-skewers-with-guava-sauce-105554"
}