Description
Peruvian Grilled Chicken marinated in garlic, lime, and spices, served with creamy green sauce.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
5 cloves garlic
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
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 green onions
2 cloves garlic
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. Blend garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, cumin, paprika, oregano and pepper.
2. Marinate chicken for 8 to 24 hours.
3. Blend green sauce ingredients except oil.
4. Drizzle in olive oil while blending.
5. Grill chicken 5-6 minutes per side until 165°F internal temperature.
6. Or bake at 500°F for 45 minutes total until 165°F.
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
Adjust jalapeño for heat preference.
Serve with rice or roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes + marinating
- Cook Time: 12 minutes grill or 45 minutes oven
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill or Bake
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Peruvian Grilled Chicken, creamy green sauce, spicy chicken, international dinner, bbq chicken