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Peruvian Chicken

Course Main Course
Diet Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings 4 People
Author Jennifer Overstreet

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2-2 lb Chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1-2 T Minced Garlic
  • 1/3 C Soy Sauce or Bragg's
  • 2 T Lime Juice
  • 2 T EVOO
  • 2 t Ground Cumin
  • 1 t Paprika
  • 1/2 t Oregano
  • 1/4 t Turmeric (feel free to add more, these are just base measurements to start with)
  • 2 t Honey, optional
  • 1-2 t Cayenne, optional

Verde Sauce

  • 1-4 Jalapenos with seeds and white membranes removed, if desired
  • 1 - 11/2 C Cilantro
  • 1 T Garlic
  • 1/2 C Yogurt
  • 2 T Lime Juice
  • 1 t Honey
  • 1 T Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 T EVOO
  • 2-3 Green Onions, just the green parts
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add all of the chicken marinade to a bowl or baggie and mix. Add chicken and marinate.
  • Add verde sauce ingredients to a blender. Blend.
  • Cook chicken using desired method.
  • Allow to rest for a couple minutes.
  • Serve with desired sides and with verde sauce (or not if you don't like cilantro).