Description
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is packed with flavor and perfect for barbecues or weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in aromatic spices and served with a creamy, zesty cilantro sauce.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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
3 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 green onions, chopped
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
1. Puree garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper in a blender.
2. Marinate chicken in a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours.
3. Blend all green sauce ingredients except olive oil, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high (~350°F) and grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until 165°F internal temperature.
5. OR preheat oven to 500°F and bake chicken in a roasting pan with 1 cup water for 30 minutes, tent and bake 15 more minutes until 165°F.
Notes
Do not skip marinating; it ensures flavor penetration.
Green sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Use a digital thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling / Oven
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 731
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1691 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 48 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg