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Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce (Aji Verde)

Smoky and juicy Peruvian-style chicken marinated in bold spices and served with a tangy, creamy green sauce made with fresh cilantro, garlic, and lime. Perfect with fries or rice for a complete hearty meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 782 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or Grill Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Blender or Food Processor
  • 1 Baking sheet for fries
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Knife and Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 lbs chicken whole or parts
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Creamy Green Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Fries

  • 3 large russet potatoes cut into fries
  • 3 tablespoon avocado oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Rinse and pat dry chicken. Trim excess fat or skin.
  • Mix together garlic, lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub onto chicken and marinate for 1-24 hours.
  • Blend cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill the sauce.
  • Wash and peel potatoes. Cut into fries and toss with avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 25-30 minutes or fry until golden.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high. Grill chicken 6–8 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 165°F. Let rest 5 minutes.
  • Serve chicken and fries with creamy green sauce.

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Pat chicken dry before seasoning. Rinse cilantro well to avoid grit. Preheat oven for crispy fries. Let grilled chicken rest 5-10 minutes before serving.