Peruvian Chicken Recipe
This Peruvian Chicken recipe is bursting with flavors of garlic, cumin, and paprika, served with a zesty Aji Verde sauce that adds a perfect kick to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 12 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Marinated Chicken:
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
- ½ cup olive oil (divided)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Aji Verde Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 lemon (or lime, juiced)
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 jalapeños (seeds removed)
- 2 scallions (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Peruvian Chicken: Combine the garlic, soy sauce, ¼ cup olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add in the chicken thighs and toss them around in the marinade until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- Aji Verde Sauce: Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, cilantro, jalapeños, scallions, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside. Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken thighs until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve the Aji Verde sauce with the chicken.
Notes
- For extra flavor, grill the marinated chicken thighs for a smoky touch.
- Adjust the spice level of the Aji Verde sauce by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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