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Peruvian Chicken Recipe

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This Peruvian Chicken Recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, and spices, served with a zesty green sauce on the side.

Ingredients

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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

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

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a blender, combine garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Place chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Make the green sauce: In a blender, combine jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and discard excess marinade. Grill chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  4. Serve: Serve grilled chicken with green sauce on the side.

Notes

  • This recipe works well with chicken breasts or drumsticks too.
  • Adjust the spice level of the green sauce by adding more or fewer jalapeños.

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