Description
Peruvian Chicken and Potatoes is the perfect, easy weeknight meal that is full of flavor. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in a chili garlic soy sauce, then roasted with extra sauce. The potatoes are roasted in the same sauce until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. The chicken and potatoes are served with a delicious Peruvian green sauce, that’s a hint spicy, creamy and fresh.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound baby potatoes, cut in half
Peruvian Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
Green Sauce (Aji Verde)
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a rimmed half sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a blender, add ingredients for Peruvian Sauce. Blend until smooth.
3. Add chicken to a large bowl. Pour 1/3 of sauce over chicken, turning the chicken to coat in the marinade. Cover and allow to marinate for 15 minutes in refrigerator (or up to overnight).
4. Cut baby potatoes in half. Add to a bowl of ice cold water. Allow to soak in cold water for 15 minutes. This helps remove the excess starch from the potaotes and allows them to cook more evenly and crisp up in the oven. Remove from ice water and dab the excess water off the potatoes with paper towels.
5. Add chicken and potatoes to prepared sheet pan. Pour remaining sauce over chicken and potatoes.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165F.
7. While the chicken bakes, make the green sauce. In a blender, add all ingredients and blend until smooth. Keep the sauce in the refrigerator until ready to use.
8. Serve the chicken and potatoes with the green sauce and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Peruvian