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Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce

Darlene
Stepping out of our comfort zone, we wanted something different. These chicken thighs are different and amazing. We both liked the marinade flavors, and the green sauce was delicious.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 2 People
Calories 330 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Ingredients for Marinade

  • 2 4-5 oz. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 Tbsp + 2 tsp Reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
  • 1/2 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Dried oregano

Ingredients for Green Sauce

  • 1/2 - 1 Jalapeño pepper ,seeds and membranes removed (See Notes)
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh cilantro, loosely packed
  • 1 Green onion, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp Duke's light mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp Plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp + 1/2 tsp Olive oil , divided
  • 1 tsp Minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Lime juice
  • 1/8 tsp Salt
  • 1/16 tsp Black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the marinating ingredients in a resealable gallon bag. Mix and add chicken thighs. Remove air, seal, and place in refrigerator. Marinade for 4 to 24 hours; the longer, the better.
  • Add the green sauce ingredients, except for the olive oil, in the small bowl of a Magic Bullet Blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Add 1/2 tsp of olive oil to the blender and blend for 10 seconds or until completely combined. Do this twice more with the rest of the olive oil. Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the grill to medium, 350℉. Remove chicken from the resealable bag and place on the grill. Shut the lid and cook for 5-6 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes with the lid down. Meat should reach an internal temperature of 165℉.
  • Pour green sauce over the chicken thighs and serve immediately.

Notes

If you want a spicy sauce, don’t bother seeding and removing the membranes of the Jalapeño; just chop as is.
We like to serve this with our Roasted Peruvian Potatoes.
 Serving suggestions and optional ingredients are not calculated as part of the nutritional facts. All nutritional facts are estimates only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Chicken Thigh & 1/2 the SauceCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3.5gTrans Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 390mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 50mgIron: 2.2mg