Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

Ingredients:

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 to taste

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

Directions:

Marinade Chicken:

Puree garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper in a blender.

Place chicken thighs in a large ziploc bag and add the marinade. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 8

to 24 hours.

Make Green Sauce:

Combine jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and black

pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.

With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to

serve.

Grill Chicken:

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 350-degrees).

Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess. Grill on medium-high for 5-6 minutes per side,

covering grill to retain heat. Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Marinating Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes

Kcal: 731 kcal

Servings: 4 servings

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