Description
Flavorful Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce is a vibrant Peruvian-inspired dinner featuring roasted chicken thighs coated in cumin‑garlic oil and a bright cilantro‑jalapeño lime sauce. This easy recipe blends Greek yogurt and mayonnaise for creaminess, delivering a zesty, herb‑rich flavor that’s perfect for quick weeknight meals or entertaining guests. Ideal for lovers of bold, fresh sauces and crisp chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone‑in and skin‑on
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; rub over chicken.
- Roast thighs on a rack for 35‑40 minutes until crispy and 165°F internal temperature.
- Blend cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Serve chicken hot, drizzled with green sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispness
- pat the skin dry before seasoning. Let the sauce rest for 10 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust jalapeño heat to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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