Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce – 7 Bold Smoky Flavors
Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce features lime-marinated grilled chicken served with a vibrant cilantro and jalapeño yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 half teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Green Sauce:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 jalapeño seeded if desired
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 half cup mayonnaise
1 half cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 half teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Whisk olive oil, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Coat chicken and marinate at least 2 hours.
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Preheat grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Grill chicken 6 to 8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth.
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Rest chicken 5 minutes before serving.
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Serve with creamy green sauce.
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor. Use tamari for gluten-free option.