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Peruvian Chicken You’ll Crave Weekly – Juicy, Spiced, and Addictively Good

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Juicy, boldly marinated Peruvian-style chicken, oven-roasted or grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, spicy green sauce. Addictively flavorful and easy enough for weekly dinners.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 2–3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce

  • Juice of 2 limes

  • 1 tbsp white vinegar

  • 5–6 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 tsp ground cumin

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika or 1 tbsp ají panca paste

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 tsp pepper

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

For the Creamy Green Sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro

  • 1 jalapeño, seeded

  • 1 garlic clove

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Blend marinade ingredients. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Roast at 425°F for 40–45 minutes (or grill 25–35 minutes) until skin is crisp and meat is 165°F.

  • Blend sauce ingredients until smooth.

  • Serve chicken hot with green sauce and desired sides.

Notes

  • Blend marinade ingredients. Coat chicken and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Roast at 425°F for 40–45 minutes (or grill 25–35 minutes) until skin is crisp and meat is 165°F.

  • Blend sauce ingredients until smooth.

  • Serve chicken hot with green sauce and desired sides.

Find it online: https://dailywholekitchen.com/peruvian-chicken-youll-crave-weekly-juicy-spiced-and-addictively-good/