Description
This Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce recipe features tender marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection, served with a zesty and creamy green sauce known as Aji Verde. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, and spices, while the green sauce offers a refreshing kick of jalapeños, cilantro, and tangy Greek yogurt.
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 and 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 a pinch of 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, pepper, and olive oil until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Grill Chicken: Cook marinated chicken on a preheated grill for 5-6 minutes per side or bake in the oven at 500°F for 45 minutes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the grilled chicken before serving.
- Adjust the spice level of the green sauce by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 731 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1691mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
