Description
Discover an easy Peruvian Chicken Recipe bursting with flavor! Perfect for barbecues or weeknight dinners. Try it today!
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
- 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
- Marinate the chicken by mixing garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the creamy green sauce, blend jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot with the creamy green sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg