Description
Peruvian Grilled Chicken marinated in garlic, lime, and spices, served with creamy green sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Black pepper
- 3 jalapeños
- 1 cup 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 olive oil
Instructions
- Blend garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and pepper.
- Marinate chicken for 8 to 24 hours.
- Blend green sauce ingredients except oil until smooth, then drizzle in oil.
- Preheat grill to 350°F.
- Grill chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side until 165°F internal temperature.
- Alternatively bake at 500°F for 30 minutes, then covered 15 minutes until 165°F.
Notes
- Marinate overnight for best flavor.
- Use thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- Adjust jalapeños for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 731
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1691mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 155mg