Frugal but not Dull: El Meson's Pincho Morunos

I live in Santa Fe and a favorite restaurant here is EL Meson. They publish on their website a great spanish dish that I think qualifies as frugal. I leave out the Saffron which is expensive but everything else is affordable. Cheap food doesnt have to be dull.

Pinchos Morunos

• 1 pound chicken breast
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 tbs olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 tbs ground cumin
• 1 tbs parsley, chopped
• 1 tbs paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp flake chili pequin
• salt and pepper to taste
• Pinch of saffron

Trim chicken well and cut into1inch cube. Set aside.

Place all other ingredients in processor fitted with metal blade.
(You can use mortar and pestle adding onion last). Process until smooth. Do not over process or marinade will be runny. Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours before using. Grill or broil to chicken is tender.

Enjoy. And add your comment or recipe variation.

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