Peruvian Chicken & Aji Verde Sauce
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- 2Marinate the chicken for 3 hours.
- 3Preheat oven to 400°F and bake the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes.
- 4Blend the aji verde ingredients together in a blender.
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thigh
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 5 clove garlic, pressed
- 2 tbsp salt
- 4 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 whole serrano or jalapeno pepper
- 1/2 whole avocado
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp cotija cheese
- 1 tsp salt
Equipment
garlic pressmixing bowlplastic marinating bagbaking sheetaluminum foilblender
Tips
- Letting the chicken marinate the full 3 hours really lets the spices soak in.
- The avocado in the aji verde gives it a creamy texture without needing a ton of mayo or sour cream.
- Adjust the amount of serrano or jalapeno pepper depending on your spice preference.
