Best Chicken Thighs With Green Sauce Recipes

PERUVIAN CHICKEN WITH GREEN SAUCE

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So easy, but loaded with fresh and vibrant flavors, this Peruvian chicken is one delicious dinner. Marinated with lime, spices and herbs and drizzled with a cilantro green sauce, this chicken thigh recipe is a must!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 large garlic cloves (grated)
Juice of ½ lime
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ cup olive oil (divided)
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
¼ cup water
1 serrano pepper (seeds and stems removed)
2 cups cilantro
1 large garlic clove
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey
2 tbsp olive oil
½ cup Greek yogurt
½ tsp salt
1-2 tbsp water

Steps:

Add garlic, lime juice, paprika, oregano, salt, cumin, and 2 tbsp of the olive oil to a large plastic bag. Add the chicken. Zip it up and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate for 1 hour.
While the chicken marinates, make the green sauce.
Add serrano pepper, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, honey, olive oil, Greek yogurt and salt to a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. If needed, add a tablespoon or two to thin the sauce out. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Once the chicken has marinated, heat a large skillet to a medium-high heat. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Using tongs, pull the chicken out of the marinade. Let any excess marinade drip off. When the oil is hot, add the chicken to the skillet. If needed, work in batches as you don't want to overcrowd the skillet. Sear the chicken until crusty and grown, about 4-5 minutes. When the chicken is ready to flip, it should easily release from the pan. Flip over and do the same on the other side until cooked through, about another 3-4 minutes. The chicken is done when it reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.
Remove the chicken from the skillet on to a platter. Turn the heat on low and add the water to the empty skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the bits at the bottom of the pan. Pour over the chicken.
Serve chicken with green sauce and rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 47 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 217 mg, Sodium 1090 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY AVOCADO SAUCE

Peruvian Roasted Chicken Thighs with Creamy Avocado Sauce image

Rotisserie chicken, "pollo a la brasa" in Spanish, is hands-down one of the staple foods consumed in cities across Peru. Typically served with a simple side salad, French fries and the equally famous aji verde-a sauce made with Peruvian aji amarillo (yellow chile) and huacatay (a variety of black mint)-this dish is loved by those seeking a highly seasoned and very juicy chicken at affordable prices. The key to the recipe is in the marinade; restaurants in Peru keep their ingredients secret, but here I share my family recipe alongside an updated recipe for the aji verde. Roasting chicken thighs on a sheet pan makes it an easy dish to do at home. And since aji amarillo and huacatay are difficult ingredients to find in the States, I created a different but equally delicious green sauce that pairs great with the chicken. The sauce can also be used as a spread, dip or salad dressing.

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1/2 cup lager-style beer
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
8 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (3 1/2 to 4 pounds)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup whole-milk queso fresco (4 ounces)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
4 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves and stems, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 medium avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped (or 1/2 cup mashed)

Steps:

For the chicken thighs: Whisk the beer, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, paprika, black pepper, cinnamon and sugar together in a large bowl or baking dish. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat all sides. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for a minimum of 3 hours and up to overnight.
When ready to roast, set an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
Meanwhile, discard the marinating liquid from the bowl or baking dish and drizzle the oil over the chicken to fully coat. Transfer chicken thighs skin-side up to a rimmed sheet pan. Roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F, about 35 minutes.
While the chicken roasts, make the avocado green sauce: Combine the queso fresco, mayonnaise, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and 1/2 cup of water in a blender. Blend until the ingredients are minced. Turn off the blender, add the avocado and blend until the sauce becomes smooth and uniform in color, about 1 minute. Be careful to not over blend as the sauce will break. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to rest 5 minutes. Serve with the avocado sauce.

PERUVIAN-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH TANGY GREEN SAUCE

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This cumin- and paprika-spiced number gets added punch from an addictively tangy green sauce and a crisp, bright avocado and cucumber salad. Spatchcocking-an easy and fun technique that involves removing the backbone to "flatten" the bird before cooking-makes for quick roasting and produces juicy results.

Provided by Mindy Fox

Categories Dinner Peru Chicken Roast Cilantro Oregano Garlic

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

For the chicken:
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 lemons
1 (4-4 1/2-pound) whole chicken
For the green sauce:
1 cup (packed) cilantro leaves with tender stems
1-2 medium jalapeños, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup mayonnaise
For the salad:
1 English hothouse or 2 Persian cucumbers, cubed
1 firm-ripe avocado, cubed
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, coarsely chopped, plus more for serving

Steps:

Roast the chicken:
Arrange rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°F. Mix garlic, cumin, oil, paprika, pepper, oregano, 1/2 tsp. salt, and finely grated zest from 1 lemon in a medium bowl. Quarter zested lemon; set aside 2 quarters. Squeeze juice from 1 whole lemon and remaining 2 quarters to yield 2 Tbsp. juice; stir into spice mixture.
Place chicken breast side down on work surface. Spatchcock chicken by cutting along both sides of backbone with kitchen shears. Remove backbone; reserve for stock. Turn chicken breast side up and splay open. Press down on breastbone with palms until you hear it crack and chicken is as flat as possible. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub chicken all over with 2 reserved lemon quarters. Squeeze juice over bird, then rub skin all over with inside of rinds.
From both edges of cavity, loosen skin from breasts and thighs, being careful not to tear skin. Using your fingers, gently spread 2 heaping Tbsp. spice mixture under skin (reserve remaining spice mixture), then season chicken all over with remaining 1 tsp. salt. Transfer chicken, spread flat and skin side up, to a roasting pan or large skillet.
Roast chicken 20 minutes, then brush with spice mixture and pan juices. Continue roasting, basting with spice mixture and pan juices every 20 minutes, until juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork or an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165ºF, 50-60 minutes total.
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes, reserving pan juices.
Make the green sauce:
Purée cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, oil, lime juice, and salt in a blender until combined. Add mayonnaise and purée until well blended. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and chill until ready to use.
Make the salad:
Gently toss cucumbers, avocado, scallions, lime juice, oil, salt, and 1/2 cup cilantro in a large bowl. Sprinkle with more cilantro.
Carve chicken and transfer to a platter; baste with reserved pan juices. Serve with green sauce and salad alongside.
Do Ahead
Green sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.