Peruvian Inspired Grilled Chicken Thighs with Green Goddess Dressing

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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, fresh squeezed lime juice, honey, lightly crushed garlic cloves, and the most delicious spice blend.

Prep Time45

Cook Time15

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: thighs

Calories: 256kcal

Author: Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh

Equipment

1 gas grill
1 glass mixing bowl sealable or saran wrap
1 small mixing bowl for dressing
1 blender / food processor

Ingredients

Peruvian Chicken Thighs

2 lbs. chicken thighs 8 boneless skinless thighs, Smart Chicken
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
2 tablespoons honey
3 cloves garlic lightly crushed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Green Goddess Dressing

1 cup 0% Greek yogurt
¼ cup lime juice fresh squeezed
¼ cup basil lightly packed
¼ cup Italian parsley lightly packed
1 jalapeno remove seeds and veins
2-3 garlic cloves
kosher salt to taste
2-3 tablespoons warm water based on preferred thickness

Instructions

Marinate the Chicken

Combine olive oil, fresh squeezed lime juice, honey, lightly crushed garlic, Dijon mustard, cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, kosher salt and cracked 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 15-30 minutes.
Do not marinate over 4 hours.

Make the Green Goddess Dressing

Combine 0% Greek yogurt, fresh squeezed lime juice, fresh basil, fresh Italian parsley, garlic cloves, jalapeno, kosher salt and water in a blender or food processor. Buzz until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
For thicker dressing use less water, for thinner dressing use more water. You can adjust based on your preferred thickness.

Grill the Chicken

Preheat the gas grill to 400-450 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush the grates with avocado oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Add the marinated chicken thighs to the grill grates. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Total cooking time will be 10-14 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill and add it to a platter. Top it with a drizzle of green goddess dressing. Serve and enjoy.
Grilling time will vary based on the thickness of your boneless skinless chicken thighs.

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ's

Why do you lightly crush the garlic? When grilling, diced garlic can easily burn, so it is best to use whole cloves or lightly crushed cloves of garlic in the marinade. That way the cloves can be easily removed before grilling.

Why do you use olive oil in the marinade? Olive oil has a slightly higher smoke point that extra virgin olive oil, which makes it better for grilling. However, avocado oil has an even higher smoke point than olive oil, which is why I use that to brush the grill grates before adding the protein.

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