# Peruvian Chicken & Aji Verde Sauce

Juicy, spiced chicken thighs marinated in garlic, lemon, and warm spices, served with a creamy, tangy aji verde sauce.

- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Category: Drink
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
2. Marinate the chicken for 3 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F and bake the chicken for 35 to 45 minutes.
4. Blend the aji verde ingredients together in a blender.

## Equipment

- garlic press
- mixing bowl
- plastic marinating bag
- baking sheet
- aluminum foil
- blender

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1cRvZeuQso/
- Creator: Caroline Cubero
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/84dbc803-2806-4093-a513-c2757f11385b
- Extracted: 2026-10-31

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