Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce (Ají Verde)

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or whole chicken)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon white vinegar

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon black pepper

Juice of 1 lime

For the Ají Verde (Green Sauce):

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, seeded

1 garlic clove

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon white vinegar

½ teaspoon cumin

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, pepper, and lime juice. Rub this mixture all over the chicken and let it marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for better flavor).

Cook the Chicken:

Oven: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Grill: Cook over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.

Prepare the Ají Verde: Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve: Drizzle or dip the chicken in the green sauce and enjoy

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