Description
This Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce recipe combines tender, flavorful chicken with a zesty, herbaceous sauce that will elevate your mealtime. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is easy to make and bursting with delicious Peruvian flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Green Sauce (Aji Verde):
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 jalapeño (seeded for less heat)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in a resealable bag or bowl, pour marinade over it, and mix to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
- Make the Green Sauce: Combine cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat oven to 425°F or heat a grill over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and cook until golden and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes per side on the grill or 20–25 minutes in the oven). Let rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with the green sauce on the side or drizzled over top.
Notes
- This dish is traditionally served with rice, fries, or a simple salad.
- The green sauce keeps well in the fridge for up to 5 days and also works great as a dip or sandwich spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
