Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce Recipe
This Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce recipe brings together tender, marinated chicken thighs with a vibrant and zesty green sauce. Perfect for grilling or baking, this dish is bursting with flavor and sure to become a family favorite.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (grilling) or 45 minutes (baking)
- Total Time: 8-24 hours marinating + cooking time
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- Chicken: Puree garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and a pinch of black pepper in a blender. Put chicken in a large ziplock bag and add marinade. Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
- Green Sauce: Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a blender and process until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
- Grill chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In oven: Preheat oven to 500°F. Place chicken in a roasting pan with water. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then tent with foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes until fully cooked.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, leave some jalapeño seeds in.
- Adjust salt and pepper in the green sauce to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken, Green Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Baked Chicken, Chicken Thighs