Description
Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is a must-try dish that brings bold, vibrant flavors to your table. This dish features juicy marinated chicken thighs that are grilled to perfection and served with a rich and creamy Aji Verde sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 lime
- Spices: cumin, paprika, oregano
- Aji Verde sauce: mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, ¼ cup olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for 12 to 24 hours.
- For the Aji Verde sauce, blend mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeños (seeds removed), garlic cloves, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Serve with Aji Verde sauce drizzled on top 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 (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg