Peruvian Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs with Green Goddess Dressing
These Peruvian inspired grilled chicken thighs with green goddess dressing are perfect for cookouts, BBQ’s or any gathering. The chicken is marinated in olive oil, lime juice, honey, and the most delicious spice blend. Grilled to perfection, the chicken is juicy, tender and jam packed with flavor. Top with a zippy yogurt-based green goddess dressing, you’re going to love this recipe.
About Smart Chicken
For this recipe, I used Smart Chicken’s boneless skinless chicken thighs. Whether grilled, roasted or pan fried, their thighs come out juicy, tender and delicious every single time. Smart Chicken is the reason I started eating chicken again after 9 years without. Their products are superior in every way.
In fact, Smart Chicken’s chickens are fed a high-quality diet, humanely handled, and never given antibiotics, hormones, or animal by-products. Smart Chicken is USDA Process Verified as pure air chilled, without added water and are hand-trimmed for your convenience. The result is the best-tasting, highest-quality fresh chicken on the market!
This post is sponsored by Smart Chicken. I was compensated for my time, but all opinions are my own.
Ingredients Needed for Peruvian Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs with Green Goddess Dressing
Chicken – This recipe calls for 2 pounds of Smart Chicken’s chicken thighs. Two pounds is approximately 8 chicken thighs.
Chicken Marinade – Combine olive oil, honey, fresh squeezed lime juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Once well combined add the thighs to the marinade. Toss until the chicken is well coated. Cover the glass bowl with saran wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
Green Goddess Dressing – Combine 0% Greek yogurt, fresh squeezed lime juice, warm water, fresh basil, fresh Italian parsley, garlic cloves, seeded jalapeno, and salt in a blender or food processor. Buzz until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Garnishes – Serve this dish with extra lime wedges and fresh parsley.
How to Make Peruvian Grilled Chicken (important pro tips)
Preheat the grill and be sure to brush the grates with avocado oil right before you add the chicken thighs. This will prevent the meat from sticking to the grates.
When marinating the chicken, be sure to use a glass bowl that you can seal or cover with saran wrap. Or you can use a sturdy Ziplock bag. DO NOT use a metal bowl. The metal is reactive and can alter the flavor of the chicken as it marinates over time.
Do not marinate this recipe over four hours. Since it has fresh squeezed lime juice (acid) in the marinade the protein in the chicken will break down quickly. If you marinate for too long the chicken could get mushy.
How to Make Peruvian-Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs with Green Goddess Dressing
Marinate the Chicken
Combine olive oil, fresh squeezed lime juice, honey, diced garlic, Dijon mustard, cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, salt and black pepper in a glass mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add the chicken thighs and toss until they are well coated in the marinade. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
Make the Green Goddess Dressing
Combine 0% Greek yogurt, fresh squeezed lime juice, fresh basil, fresh Italian parsley, garlic cloves, jalapenos, salt and warm water in a blender or food processor. Buzz until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Brush the grates with avocado oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Add the marinated chicken thighs to the grill grates. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Total cooking time will be 12-14 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill and add it to a platter. Top it with a drizzle of green goddess dressing, serve hot and enjoy.
Storage
Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave. Store any dressing in a separate covered container for up to 4 days.
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Peruvian Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs with Green Goddess Dressing
Ingredients
Peruvian Chicken Thighs
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs, boneless skinless, Smart Chicken
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 1 tablespoon garlic, diced small, about 3 cloves
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Green Goddess Dressing
- 1 cup 0% Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup basil
- ¼ cup Italian parsley, packed
- ¼ cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
- 2 jalapenos, remove seeds and veins
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- ½-1 teaspoon salt
- 2-3 tablespoons warm water
Equipment
- 1 grill
- 1 glass mixing bowl sealable
- 1 small mixing bowl for dressing
- 1 blender / food processor
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- Combine olive oil, fresh squeezed lime juice, honey, diced garlic, Dijon mustard, cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, salt and black pepper in a glass mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add the chicken thighs and toss until they are well coated in the marinade. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
Make the Green Goddess Dressing
- Combine 0% Greek yogurt, fresh squeezed lime juice, fresh basil, fresh Italian parsley, garlic cloves, jalapenos, salt and warm water in a blender or food processor. Buzz until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Grill the Chicken
- Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Brush the grates with avocado oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Add the marinated chicken thighs to the grill grates. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Total cooking time will be 12-14 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill and add it to a platter. Top it with a drizzle of green goddess dressing, serve hot and enjoy.
4 Comments on “Peruvian Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs with Green Goddess Dressing ”
Amazing! Husband and toddler approved. (I did leave the raw garlic out of the dressing, I find it too strong. But I did add some garlic powder)
Super easy and we loved it. Really tasty! Thank you
Can you do this in a skillet on stove or in oven?
yes! Just add the sauce at the end!