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Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce, Sweet Potato Wedges + Avocado Cucumber Salad

This recipe for Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Spicy Green Sauce, Sweet Potato Wedges + Avocado Cucumber Salad is exactly what you want to be cooking all summer long! Marinated chicken thighs get grilled to perfection and served with a spicy, tangy green sauce, roasted sweet potato wedges and a refreshing avocado cucumber salad. It's a complete meal that's healthy, flavorful and perfect for summer. Adapted from Mindy Fox.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 751 kcal
Cuisine: Peruvian

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • zest and juice from 1 large lemon
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
For the Sweet Potatoes:
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes or yams scrubbed clean, cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing
For the Green Sauce:
  • 1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems packed
  • 1-2 Jalapeno peppers cut into chunks (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
For the Salad:
  • 1 medium cucumber diced* (see note)
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons plus fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1 medium avocado ripe but firm, diced

Notes

  • *I recommend an English hot house or seedless cucumber (the one wrapped in plastic) rather than a conventional cucumber, but either will work. If using a conventional cucumber, you may want to peel it if the skin is tough. 
  • **If no grill is available, you can opt to use an indoor grill pan or cook them in the oven. Arrange marinated chicken thighs in an evenly spaced out layer on a sheet pan. Bake on the top rack of the oven (at the same time as the sweet potatoes) until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Baste the tops with any accumulated juices, then broil for 1-2 minutes (don't take your eyes off) until slightly charred in spots on top. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 751kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Monounsaturated Fat 32g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 223mg (74%) Sodium 2947mg (123%) Potassium 985mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1151IU (23%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 751

% Daily Value*

Calories 751kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Monounsaturated Fat 32g 160%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 223mg 74%
Sodium 2947mg 123%
Potassium 985mg 21%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1151IU 23%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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