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Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

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Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is a flavorful, bold dish featuring spice-marinated roasted or grilled chicken paired with a zesty, herby, and creamy green sauce made from fresh cilantro, jalapeño, and lime.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Creamy Green Sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded for less heat
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional: 1 tsp white vinegar or mustard

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken with marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F or prepare grill. Roast or grill chicken for 35–40 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
  4. While chicken cooks, blend all green sauce ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  5. Serve hot chicken with green sauce on the side or drizzled over top.

Notes

  • Use Greek yogurt in place of mayo for a lighter sauce.
  • Add avocado to sauce for extra creaminess.
  • Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor.
  • The sauce also works great as a dip for sides like fries or veggies.
  • To reduce heat, remove seeds from jalapeño or use only half.
  • Author: liinaa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting or Grilling
  • Cuisine: Peruvian
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg