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Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce

Savor Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce for Easy Dinner Joy

This Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce is a flavorful and easy dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Boneless and skinless
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Replace with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Aji Verde Sauce
  • 2 medium Jalapeños Adjust for desired spiciness
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 3 stalks Green Onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Grill
  • Ziplock Bag
  • Roasting Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Place chicken thighs in a ziplock bag, pour the marinade over, seal tightly, and refrigerate for 8-24 hours.
  3. For the aji verde sauce, blend jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Gradually add olive oil while blending.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and internal temperature is 165°F.
  5. Optional: For roasting, preheat oven to 500°F. Roast uncovered for 30 minutes then cover with foil for 15 minutes.
  6. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve with aji verde sauce, garnished with cilantro or lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze marinated chicken in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.

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