The warm weather has been here for a while now, and maybe your grill favorites are getting a little stale? It's time to change it up with this Peruvian chicken and green sauce! Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in lime juice, soy sauce, garlic and spices. It's traditionally served with a green sauce made with cilantro and jalapenos that is so vibrant, spicy and delicious!! Common, let's go try something new and loaded with flavor...

ingredients for Peruvian chicken and green sauce

Here's what you need to make Peruvian chicken and green sauce:

for the chicken:

dark chicken thighs- this recipe is actually usually made with bone in chicken, but I personally prefer boneless and skinless thighs. You can totally adjust and make it with bone in, just extend the cooking time.
Soy sauce
Minced fresh garlic or frozen cubes
Lime juice
Olive oil
Spices: cumin, paprika. dried oregano and black pepper

for the green sauce

Cilantro- is most traditional. If you are not a fan, I'd recommend using parsley instead.
Jalapenos
Garlic
Mayo
Lime juice
Vinegar
Olive oil
Salt

How to make it:

Start by whisking together all the marinade ingredients including the soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, paprika, cumin, oregano and black pepper. Add in the chicken and toss to coat in the marinade.
Heat the grill to medium high heat. Once the grill is heated, add the chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes per side.
While the chicken is grilling, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, mayo, lime juice and vinegar in a blender. Slowly pour in the olive oil.
Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the grill and serve with the green sauce. Either drizzle it over the chicken, or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.

Storing and reheating Peruvian chicken and green sauce:

Store leftover cooked Peruvian chicken and green sauce in separate airtight containers for 3-4 days. To reheat, place the chicken in an oven at 350F, until warmed through.

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Peruvian chicken and green sauce

This Peruvian chicken and green sauce is marinated in garlic, soy, and warm spices, then grilled for that juicy and charred flavor. It's served with the classic creamy green sauce made from cilantro, jalapeno and lime. It brings heat, tang and freshness to every bite!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

Chicken

4 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
3 cloves garlic minced or frozen cubes
⅔ c soy sauce
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
freshly ground black pepper

Green sauce

1 cup cilantro leaves
2 jalapenos (remove seeds for less heat)
3 cloves garlic fresh or frozen cubes
½ c mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon white vinegar
2 Tbso olive oil
½ teaspoon salt

Equipment

Grill or grill pan

Method

Start by whisking together all the marinade ingredients including the soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, paprika, cumin, oregano and black pepper. Add in the chicken and toss to coat in the marinade.
Heat the grill to medium high heat. Once the grill is heated, add the chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes per side.
While the chicken is grilling, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, mayo, lime juice and vinegar in a blender. Slowly pour in the olive oil.
Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the grill and serve with the green sauce. Either drizzle it over the chicken, or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.