Description
Sizzling Peruvian Grilled Chicken Thighs bring zesty South American flavors right to your dinner table with minimal fuss. Marinated in classic green herbs and tangy citrus, these juicy chicken pieces deliver a knockout meal that makes your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
Marinade Liquids:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until your marinade looks smooth and well-combined.
- Submerge 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs completely in the marinade, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated.
- Seal your container and refrigerate for 4-8 hours, allowing the chicken to absorb all those zesty flavors deeply.
- Heat your grill to 375-400°F, creating medium-high direct heat zones for perfect searing.
- Arrange chicken thighs skin-side down, positioning them at a 45-degree angle across grill grates to create beautiful crosshatch marks.
- Grill each side for 6-8 minutes, watching for golden-brown skin and crispy edges.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer – you want exactly 165°F at the thickest part of the meat.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a clean platter and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving, which helps redistribute juices throughout the meat.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for the full recommended time to let the flavors deeply penetrate the meat and tenderize it.
- For crispy skin, pat the chicken thighs completely dry before grilling and start with the skin-side down to render the fat.
- If you don’t have a grill, this recipe works perfectly on a cast-iron skillet or under the broiler with similar cooking times.
- Pair the chicken with traditional Peruvian sides like rice, roasted sweet potatoes, or a fresh green salad to complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-16 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg