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Delicious Peruvian Chicken: Easy Recipe with Creamy Green Sauce

Delicious Peruvian Chicken: Easy Recipe with Creamy Green Sauce
Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Serves
4
Calories
731 kcal
Carbs
5.00 g

Ingredients

  • 2 poundschicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 5 clovesgarlic (peeled)
  • 1/3 cupsoy sauce
  • 2 tablespoonslime juice
  • 1 tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoonscumin
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1/2 teaspoondried oregano
  • —Black pepper
  • 3jalapeños (seeded, ribs removed and roughly chopped)
  • 1 cupfresh cilantro leaves
  • 2green onions (chopped, green parts only)
  • 2 clovesgarlic (peeled)
  • 1/2 cupmayonnaise
  • 1/4 cupGreek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoonlime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Place chicken in a large ziplock bag and add marinade. Refrigerate to marinate for 8 to 24 hours.

  3. 3

    In a blender, combine all ingredients except the olive oil and process until smooth. With the motor running, gradually add olive oil. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

  4. 4

    Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 350 degrees). Remove chicken from marinade and shake off any excess. Place on grill grates. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes with the grill cover closed. Use tongs to flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 5 to 6 minutes. Check that internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  5. 5

    Alternatively, preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Arrange chicken pieces in a 13x9 inch roasting pan and add 1 cup water. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, then tent with foil and continue cooking for another 15 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).