
Grilled Peruvian Chicken with green sauce
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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent

Grilled Peruvian Chicken with green sauce
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Juicy grilled Peruvian Chicken is aromatic and absolutely delicious served with aji verde (green sauce) and rice.
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Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
For the green sauce
- 2 fresh jalapeños
- 1 cup coriander/cilantro leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream / Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
To serve
- cooked rice
- Lime wedges
- fresh coriander/cilantro
Instructions
- Stir together the olive oil, lime juice, paprika, cumin, oregano, minced garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl then pour over the chicken.
- Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes but ideally overnight in the fridge.
Make the green sauce
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to an airtight container or jar. The sauce can be kept in the fridge for up to a week.
Grill the chicken
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat then add the chicken and cook for 7-8 minutes per side until cooked through.
- You can cook the chicken on an outdoor grill or roast in the oven too.
- Serve the chicken over cooked rice with a generous drizzle of the green sauce with lime wedges and extra coriander/cilantro
Nutrition Information
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Calories
500kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
122mg
(41%)
Sodium
1512mg
(63%)
Potassium
520mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
901IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
Protein | 30g | 60% |
Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
Sodium | 1512mg | 63% |
Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 901IU | 18% |
Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
12 reviews
Excellent
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