Description
Peruvian grilled chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic, lime, soy sauce, and spices, served with a creamy and spicy green sauce (aji verde) made from jalapeños, cilantro, and Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Black pepper, to taste
- 3 jalapeños, seeded 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
- 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 zip-top bag or dish and pour marinade over. Coat well and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- To make the sauce, blend jalapeños, cilantro, green onions, garlic, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Slowly add olive oil while blending to emulsify.
- Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and nicely charred.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve sliced grilled chicken with the creamy green sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
- Adjust the number of jalapeños to control the spice level of the sauce.
- Use parsley or other herbs if you dislike cilantro.
- Dairy-free versions of mayo and yogurt can be used for a dairy-free sauce.
- The chicken can also be cooked in a skillet or baked if a grill is unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
