Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of Peruvian cuisine with this delicious Peruvian Chicken recipe. Tender, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and served with a zesty green sauce.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Black pepper
Green Sauce:
- 3 jalapeños, seeded, ribs removed, roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 green onions, chopped (green parts only)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Chicken: Puree garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper in a blender. Marinate chicken in the mixture for 8 to 24 hours.
- Green Sauce: Blend jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Grill chicken: Preheat grill to 350°F. Grill marinated chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Alternatively, bake in a preheated 500°F oven for 30 minutes, then tent with foil and bake for 15 more minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
