Easy Recipes: Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce
Juicy, flavorful Peruvian chicken with a spicy green sauce – a perfect quick and easy dinner idea.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed for less heat
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat air fryer or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook chicken in air fryer for 16–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or in the oven for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked.
- To make the green sauce, blend cilantro, mayonnaise, yogurt, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and jalapeño until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve chicken hot with the green sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.