Peruvian Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add garlic and spices to a bowl.
  2. 2Add aji amarillo paste.
  3. 3Zest a lime into the bowl.
  4. 4Add soy sauce.
  5. 5Add olive oil.
  6. 6Mix all the ingredients to create the marinade.
  7. 7Add chicken thighs to the bowl.
  8. 8Toss the chicken until it's fully coated in the marinade.
  9. 9Cover and refrigerate the chicken to marinate.
  10. 10Place marinated chicken on a preheated grill.
  11. 11Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
  12. 12Remove the grilled chicken from the grill and place it on a tray.
  13. 13Serve the Peruvian chicken, garnished with chopped chives.

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 zest lime
  • 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 2 tbsp aji panca paste
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1.5 tsp ground coriander
  • 1.5 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp roasted chicken bouillon
  • 0.75 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs

Equipment

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Tips

  • Marinate the chicken first thing in the morning so by dinner time it's ready to hit the grill.
  • Make the Aji Verde sauce to take the chicken to a whole new level.