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Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce

Make this flavorful Peruvian chicken and green sauce in less than half an hour!
Course dinner
Cuisine peruvian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Calories 2812kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

Green Aji Sauce

  • 1 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 2 medium jalapeños coarsely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • cup mayonnaise

Peruvian Chicken

  • 1.5 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs with skin
  • 1 juice lemon

Instructions

Green Aji Sauce

  • Purée all ingredients until smooth in a blender or food processor. Store in refrigerator covered until ready to eat.

Peruvian Chicken

  • Mix all seasonings into a large bowl
  • Add chicken thighs and combine until well incorporated. For better flavor add seasonings under the skin as well.
  • Marinate at least 3 hours
  • Airfry at 375 for 15-20 minutes. Use an internal thermometer until the thickest part reaches 165F. If you don't have an airfryer, roast at 400F until it reaches 165F
  • Serve chicken with green sauce, a side of french fries, or rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro

Notes

1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
1–2 medium jalapeños, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 ½ teaspoons fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup mayonnaise

Nutrition

Calories: 2812kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 151g | Fat: 237g | Saturated Fat: 54g | Cholesterol: 920mg | Sodium: 5267mg | Potassium: 2210mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5462IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 12mg