Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce: Flavor-Packed Main Dish
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is packed with flavor and perfect for barbecues or weeknight dinners. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in aromatic spices and served with a creamy, zesty cilantro sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling / Oven
- Cuisine: Peruvian
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 cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Black pepper
3 jalapeños, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 green onions, chopped
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. Puree garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper in a blender.
2. Marinate chicken in a sealed bag in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours.
3. Blend all green sauce ingredients except olive oil, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high (~350°F) and grill chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until 165°F internal temperature.
5. OR preheat oven to 500°F and bake chicken in a roasting pan with 1 cup water for 30 minutes, tent and bake 15 more minutes until 165°F.
Notes
Do not skip marinating; it ensures flavor penetration.
Green sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
Use a digital thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 731
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1691 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 48 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg