Grilled Peruvian Chicken

overhead view of white platter on cutting board with grilled chicken, some of the pieces dotted with green sauce, with serving fork on side of platter and bowl of green sauce in corner of photo

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Grilled Peruvian chicken with a zesty green sauce is a quick, flavorful dinner perfect for busy families. Easy to prep, kid-friendly, and packed with bold, global flavor—all in under an hour!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Chicken Recipes

Cuisine: Peruvian

Servings: servings

Calories: 425kcal

Author: Jenni

Ingredients

Chicken:

4 garlic cloves minced
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 Tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

Green Sauce:

1 cup cilantro
½ cup sour cream
2 Tablespoons mild green chilies
1 Tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove

Instructions

Marinade the chicken:

In a shallow container, mix together the ingredients for the marinade.
4 garlic cloves, 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 Tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt
Trim any excess fat from the chicken.
2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
Toss the chicken in the marinade. Let it sit while you prepare the sauce.

Make the sauce:

In a blender or food processor, combine the ingredients for the sauce.
1 cup cilantro, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 Tablespoons mild green chilies, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, 1 garlic clove
Blend until smooth.
Set aside while you cook the chicken.

Grill the chicken:

Grill the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F, about 5-6 minutes per side.
Serve the chicken with the green sauce.

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