Peruvian Chicken and Aji Verde Sauce
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Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
55
Low
Glycemic Load
15
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories1055.9 kcal (53%)
Total Fat83.7 g (120%)
Carbs27.3 g (10%)
Sugars4.6 g (5%)
Protein47.3 g (95%)
Sodium3210.7 mg (161%)
Fiber2.7 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
For the Chicken
8chicken thighs
2Juice of limes
2 Tbsplow sodium soy sauce
2 Tbspwhite vinegar
1 Tbspsalt
5 clovesgarlic
roughly chopped
1 Tbspsugar
1 Tbspchili powder
or paprika
2 tspsmoked paprika
1 tspcumin
1 tspdried oregano
For the Potatoes
For the Aji Verde Sauce
Instructions
For the Chicken and Potatoes
Step 1
Combine lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, garlic, sugar, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and oregano in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
Pour marinade over chicken in a baking dish or large zip-lock bag. Using your finger, loosen the skin from the chicken pieces and spoon additional marinade under the skin. Marinate chicken for at least 6 hours, and up to 24 hours.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roast on middle rack on foil or parchment-lined baking sheet for 45 minutes.
Step 4
Meanwhile, slice potatoes lengthwise.
Step 5
Toss potatoes in large bowl with oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 6
Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Roast for 25 minutes on bottom 3rd of the oven, stirring potatoes once during roasting process.
Step 7
Serve chicken and potatoes accompanied by Peruvian green sauce.
For the Aji Verde Sauce
Step 8
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Process/blend until smooth. May need to scrape down the sides a few times with a spatula for even processing.
Step 9
Serve with Peruvian Chicken and Roast Potatoes.
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