Grilled Chicken Yuca Skewers with Garlic-Lime Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

Juicy grilled Salvadoran-style chicken skewers served alongside tender boiled yuca, complemented by a zesty garlic-lime dipping sauce. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs garlic cloves, minced, lime juice, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 lbs yuca (cassava) root, peeled and cut into 3-inch chunks
• 6 cups water (for boiling yuca)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1.5 lbs chicken thigh pieces with 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, place 2 lbs peeled and chunked yuca in a large pot with 6 cups water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20-25 minutes until the yuca is tender and pierced easily with a fork.
3. Step 3: Drain yuca and remove the fibrous core from each piece.
4. Step 4: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between each piece.
5. Step 5: Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
6. Step 6: For the sauce, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp lime zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl; stir until smooth.
7. Step 7: Serve the grilled chicken skewers hot alongside the boiled yuca, with the garlic-lime sauce on the side for dipping.