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Peruvian Style Chicken with Green Sauce
This recipe for Peruvian Grilled Chicken is exactly what you want to be cooking all summer long. Marinated chicken thighs get kissed by smoky grill marks, then served with a spicy, tangy, creamy green sauce that you’ll want to put on everything.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 10m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add the cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a gallon zip-top bag. Squish it around until combined, then add the chicken and toss to coat. Press out as much air as possible, seal, and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 4 hours or up to ⏱️ 36 hours.
ground cumin1 tablespoonpaprika1 tablespoonolive oil2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoonlarge lemon (zest and juice)1
2
About ⏱️ 30 minutes before cooking, take the chicken out of the fridge. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.* (see note for alternatives)
3
Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, leaving any clinging bits on. Grill until cooked through and charred in spots, about 4–⏱️ 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter, cover loosely, and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
4
Serve with the green sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
calories
518 kcal
fat Content
34 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
1781 mg
protein Content
45 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
223 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
26 g
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