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Spanish Chicken Pintxo Recipe

April 18, 2018 by Jeanette 8 Comments

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Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer
Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer

Chicken Pintxo is a Spanish tapas that’s full of flavor and great party food. My family loves tapas because it’s a fun and delicious way to try a variety of dishes in small bites. This past weekend, I threw my husband a tapas party for his birthday. Chicken Pintxo was one of the nine tapas dishes I made that evening, and it was one of the favorites from our dinner. Served with Red Chimichurri Sauce on top, these little bites are packed with flavor.

Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer

Pintxo are a type of tapas that are usually served on a skewer or toothpick, often with a piece of bread on the bottom. Sometimes pintxo are called pincho or pinchu. It’s traditionally eaten as bar food in a social setting.

The key ingredient in chicken pintxo is Spanish smoked paprika. Spanish smoked paprika is one of my favorite spices. It’s a key ingredient in this recipe and many other Spanish recipes such as paella and Spanish octopus tapas. Smoked paprika used to be hard to find, but now you can find it in the regular supermarket.

Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer

In addition to Spanish smoked paprika, the marinade for chicken pintxo includes oregano, cumin, garlic, parsley and olive oil. Marinating the chicken overnight in this spice mixture is important for best flavor.

Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer

Soak bamboo skewers for 30 minutes before grilling time to keep them from burning on the grill.

Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer

Another trick I use when grilling chicken is to line a baking sheet with foil and oil it, and lay the chicken on top. Then I slide the entire sheet of foil, with the chicken, onto the hot grill. The chicken doesn’t stick to the grill, and cleanup is a cinch.

Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer

Serve these chicken pintxo as is,

Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer

or top with some red chimichurri sauce to brighten up the flavor and add some contrast.

Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer

These chicken pintxo are fun for a party or summer barbecue.

Chicken Pintxo - Spanish tapas - the perfect party food on a skewer
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Chicken Pintxo

Course Appetizer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
marinade overnight 12 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.8 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs cut into 1" pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika mild
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons parsley minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

For Serving

  • Red Chimichurri Sauce

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss well to coat chicken pieces. Cover and let marinade overnight in refrigerator.

  2. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Skewer chicken pieces.

  3. Grill for 8-10 minutes, until cooked through.

  4. Serve with Red Chimichurri Sauce, if desired.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Humble Crumble

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Pintxo
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 311mg14%
Potassium 291mg8%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 590IU12%
Vitamin C 2.3mg3%
Calcium 24mg2%
Iron 1.5mg8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    April 19, 2018 at 1:27 am

    Perfect for the bbq season! Love that marinade and ease of preparation too. Thanks, Jeanette, for another delicious and healthy treat!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 22, 2018 at 3:46 pm

      It’s been a long winter, so I’m looking forward to grilling season – smoked paprika is one of my favorite spices – adds so much flavor.

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    August 25, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    Is this a Spanish recipe or Latin American. Chimichurri is from Argentina?

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      August 28, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      The pintxo is Spanish; the chimichurri is Latin American – so a fusion recipe 🙂

      Reply
  3. mary anderson says

    March 16, 2019 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    wow! it looks really delicious i wonder if i can add beef instead of chicken? will it mess up the recipe or it will be great too ? like you did with chicken!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      March 16, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      This should work fine with beef as well

      Reply
  4. Carol says

    November 22, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely the best thing on my tapas dinner. Marinated for 24 hours. Sooo tender and juicy. Served with home made mojo sauce. Deeelicious!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      January 29, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      So glad you enjoyed these for your tapas dinner!

      Reply

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