Description
Elevate your dining experience with this Peruvian Chicken Recipe, featuring succulent marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and served with a zesty creamy green sauce. This dish is a flavor-packed delight, perfect for barbecues, family gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with international flair. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a meal that’s both quick to prepare and bursting with vibrant flavors. It’s versatile enough to be grilled or baked, making it adaptable to your cooking style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 jalapeños
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Mayonnaise
- Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Blend garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper in a blender. Pour over chicken in a Ziploc bag. Seal and marinate in the fridge for 8-24 hours.
- Make the Creamy Green Sauce: Puree jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic in a blender. Gradually blend in olive oil until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill preheated to medium-high (350°F) for 5–6 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Alternatively, bake at 500°F for about 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg