# Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce

Flavorful, oven-roasted Peruvian-style chicken thighs served with a vibrant, spicy, and creamy cilantro-based Aji Verde sauce.

- Servings: 8 pieces
- Cook time: 45 min
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 whole garlic clove, finely minced
- 3 tbsp aji amarillo paste
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp cayenne powder
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 8 whole bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup cilantro, leaves and tender stems
- 2-3 whole jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed
- 1 whole garlic clove, chopped
- 1 bunch scallions, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- salt (optional)
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup yogurt (optional)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine all marinade ingredients and coat the chicken thighs.
2. Cook the chicken in the oven.
3. Baste the chicken with extra honey and marinade during the final cooking phase.
4. Blend all Aji Verde sauce ingredients together until smooth and chill until ready to serve.

## Equipment

- oven
- blender

## Tips

- Remove seeds and ribs from jalapeños if you prefer less spice.
- Add more lime juice to the sauce to taste.
- Use yogurt or sour cream for the sauce base.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDu6SS42/
- Creator: keyanskitchen
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/fa17910b-98ce-4a6b-aa77-92deb42b3cb4
- Extracted: 2026-08-22

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