Description
Delight your taste buds with this easy-to-make Peruvian Chicken Recipe, featuring a tantalizing combination of spices and a creamy green sauce that takes grilled chicken to the next level. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a festive barbecue or enjoying a casual weeknight dinner. The rich marinade infuses the chicken with bold flavors, while the zesty green sauce adds a refreshing twist. With minimal prep time and versatile cooking methods, you can serve this crowd-pleaser any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3 jalapeños
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by blending garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper until smooth. Marinate chicken in a ziplock bag for at least 8 hours.
- For the creamy green sauce, blend jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
- Grill marinated chicken over medium-high heat for about 5–6 minutes per side or until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 500°F for about 45 minutes.
- Serve with the creamy green sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg