Guasacaca Avocado Sauce with Grilled Chicken Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-07 · Updated 2026-05-07

A tangy Venezuelan avocado-based sauce served alongside smoky grilled chicken skewers marinated with garlic and lime. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, blends ripe avocado, cilantro leaves, green bell pepper, chopped into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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 medium ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp lime juice (for marinade)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for marinade)
• 1 tsp salt (for marinade)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (for marinade)
• 6 wooden skewers, soaked

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a blender, combine 1 medium ripe avocado, 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp white vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set guasacaca sauce aside.
2. Step 2: Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. In a bowl, mix chicken with 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
3. Step 3: Thread marinated chicken cubes onto 6 soaked wooden skewers.
4. Step 4: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill chicken skewers for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly charred.
5. Step 5: Serve hot grilled chicken skewers with a generous side of guasacaca avocado sauce for dipping.