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Peruvian Grilled Chicken

[heart_this] · Jun 20, 2022 · 5 Comments

Peruvian Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken in a tasty Peruvian style marinade!

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

Peruvian Grilled Chicken

Peruvian Grilled Chicken

Peruvian Grilled Chicken
Peruvian Grilled Chicken

Peruvian Grilled Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes Marinate Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

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
  1. Mix the garlic, oil, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, cumin, oregano, paprika, annatto, and cayenne well.
  2. Mix the chicken into the marinade and let marinade, covered, in the fridge, for at least 20 minutes, to overnight.
  3. 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: *Replace the cayenne with 1 teaspoon of aji panca paste, which is more traditional.
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)!
Nutrition Facts: Calories 198, Fat 6g (Saturated 1g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 82mg, Sodium 274mg, Carbs 7g (Fiber 0.8g, Sugars 4g), Protein 26g

Nutrition by: Nutritional facts powered by Edamam
Use In:
Peruvian Grilled Chicken Salad
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30 Minute Meals, Chicken, Food, Gluten-free, Grill, Low-carb, Main Course, Peruvian

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Comments

  1. Tam says

    June 22, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    What’s the dipping sauce pictured? Recipe please

    Reply
    • kevin says

      June 27, 2022 at 10:50 am

      The dipping sauce is: Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce)

      Reply
  2. Sabrina says

    June 25, 2022 at 10:26 am

    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!

    Reply
  3. Wendi L says

    July 7, 2022 at 12:07 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  4. Gordon Ramsay says

    September 22, 2022 at 8:43 pm

    Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope they will like it.

    Reply

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