Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
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Grilled chicken thighs with charred marks and a vibrant cilantro-based green sauce (ají verde). Juicy, well-seasoned, and topped with creamy, bright sauce. An impressive Peruvian favorite.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 10- 10 to 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed of excess fat ((about 3 to 3 1/2 lbs))
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 Tbsp aji amarillo*
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano ((Mexican or typical Mediterranean Oregano))
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 2 cups (60g) cilantro
- 1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese ((optional))
- 1 to 2 jalapeños,** (seeds and ribs removed )
- 2 green onions, (ends trimmed, remaining chopped 3 portions)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt, (to taste)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 35M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 25m
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 671mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 502mg
- Calcium
- 36mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 671MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.