Ingredients
Scale
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Spices: cumin, paprika, oregano
- For Aji Verde: mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, ¼ cup olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
- For the Aji Verde sauce, blend mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F).
- Serve grilled chicken drizzled with Aji Verde sauce or on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg