Ingredients
4 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 peppers jalapeños (seeds and ribs removed)
1 cup fresh cilantro (loosely packed, or parsley as alternative)
2 stalks green onions (green parts only)
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1-First, mix the marinade for the chicken. Combine 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Coat the boneless chicken thighs thoroughly and let them marinate in the fridge for 8 to 24 hours to soak up those authentic spices.
2-Next, prepare the green sauce. Blend 2 peppers jalapeños (seeds and ribs removed), 1 cup fresh cilantro, 2 stalks green onions, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until smooth. With the blender running, slowly add 1/4 cup olive oil to mix it in. Refrigerate the sauce until you’re ready to serve.
3-Now, for cooking the chicken, you have options based on your setup. Grill over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F, roast in a 500°F oven for 30 minutes then cover with foil for another 15 minutes, or air fry at 360°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Always use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, as suggested in our tips.
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🌶️ For more heat, substitute serrano peppers for jalapeños; reduce seeds for milder sauce.
🌡️ Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
🥄 Mayonnaise can be replaced with extra Greek yogurt or sour cream for a lighter sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating time: 8 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling, Roasting, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 731
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1691mg
- Fat: 60g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
