Ingredients

• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped

• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish

• 1 small shallot, chopped

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 2 piri piri or other bird’s eye chiles, stemmed

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

• 1 tablespoon kosher salt

• 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

• Canola oil, for brushing

• 1 pound shishito peppers

• 16 small wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes