Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Peru with this Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce. This dish features juicy, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and served with a zesty Aji Verde sauce that elevates every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- ½ cup olive oil (divided)
- 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix minced garlic, soy sauce, ¼ cup olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth to make Aji Verde sauce.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (about 3 to 4 minutes per side).
- Serve the grilled chicken drizzled with Aji Verde sauce or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg