Argentine Grilled Chicken Skewers

Description
I found this one on line while I was putzing around. It sounded good and it seemed quick and easy so I gave it a shot. The flavor was marvelous. It lived up to my expectations.


 * 4 servings
 * 45 minutes 30 mins prep

Ingredients

 * 4 chicken breasts or chicken thighs
 * 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
 * 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch squares
 * 2 yellow onions, cut into eighths
 * 1 cup cherry tomatoes
 * bamboo skewers:
 * 1/2 cup oil
 * 3 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 1 teaspoon paprika (www.worldspice.com has the real stuff)
 * 1/2 teaspoon fresh Mexican oregano
 * kosher salt
 * black peppercorns

Directions

 * 1) Soak the skewers for an hour.
 * 2) Set charcoal alight.
 * 3) In your handy mortar grind the Oil, Garlic, Paprika, Oregano, Salt, and Peppercorns.
 * 4) Skin, debone, and de-fat the chicken.
 * 5) Cut into 1/2 cubes.
 * 6) Rinse, pat dry, stir into Marinade.
 * 7) Coat well.
 * 8) Thread the Onion, Chicken, Peppers, and Cherry Tomatoes alternately onto the skewers.
 * 9) Grill over medium coals for 15-20 minutes'til everything is done.
 * 10) This works well grilled over a hibachi or other small grill on a picnic.
 * 11) Prepare everything at home and do the grilling at the picnic site.
 * 12) It's almost as good cooked under the broiler at home.