One of my favourite things about the summer is being able to pull out the grill to do some cooking; there is just something magical about the smoky, slightly charred, flavour that the grill adds! One of the easiest things to cook on the grill is chicken, simply season it up or marinate it, and throw it on the grill! This chicken is marinated in a Peruvian themed sauce with olive oil, sour lime juice, salty soy sauce, sweet honey and spicy chili pepper. There is also some cumin and oregano for flavour and aroma along with paprika and annatto for some colour! You can marinate the chicken for as little as 20 minutes or as long as overnight and it only takes a few minutes to cook on the grill! This chicken is best served with a Peruvian green sauce (aka aji verde) or with it on the side for dipping the chicken into!
Peruvian Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken in a tasty Peruvian style marinade!
ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves, minced/grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar, or sugar)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground annatto (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)*
- 1 pound of boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs, pounded thin
directions
- Mix the garlic, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, cumin, oregano, paprika, annatto, and cayenne well.
- Mix the chicken into the marinade and let marinade, covered, in the fridge, for at least 20 minutes, to overnight.
- Shake off any excess marinade from the chicken and grill over medium-high heat until cooked through and lightly charred on both sides, about 2-8 minutes per side.
Option: Add 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
Option: Add 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.
Option: You can also pan sear the chicken in oil over medium-high heat for about 2-8 minutes per side, or roast it in the oven at 425F for 15-20 minutes.
Tip: Serve with Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)!
Peruvian Grilled Chicken Salad
What’s the dipping sauce pictured? Recipe please
The dipping sauce is: Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)
thank you! I’ve missed this green marinade-sauce, had always loved this Peruvian flavor in a restaurant that I no longer live near, so a great reminder at least for the sauce and how to make it!
DELISH!! I made the chicken and aji verde last night and my hubby was making “yummy” sounds while eating! He wants the green sauce on everything now, LOL. Easy recipe, I had everything in my pantry. LOVED IT, thank you!!
Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope they will like it.
Any recommendations for garlic substitute? I can’t have garlic right now 🙁
You can simply omit the garlic!
Wow, I just made this recipe for [name of the dish] and it was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors and textures was a true culinary delight. I followed the instructions step by step, and it turned out perfectly. I love how easy it was to follow, even for someone like me who isn’t an experienced cook. I’ll definitely be making this again. Thanks for sharing this fantastic recipe!
I’ve made this recipe many times, along with the aji verde and it’s always a hit! I just made it again tonight. I have the chicken marinating & the sauce made in the fridge so we can have a quick tacos after the beach tomorrow.
Thank you for an easy to follow recipe that comes out perfectly every time!