Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce: 6 Amazing Bold Flavor Plates
Juicy grilled Peruvian-style chicken served with a creamy, herb-packed green sauce.
Ingredients
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4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the sauce:
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeño, seeded
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix marinade ingredients and coat chicken.
- Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill chicken until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Blend sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Let chicken rest, then serve with sauce.
Notes
Adjust spice level by changing the amount of jalapeño in the sauce.