PERUVIAN GRILLED CHICKEN WITH AJI VERDE SAUCE

This Peruvian inspired chicken dish explodes with all the best flavours! Grilled, tender & juicy boneless chicken thighs in a zippy, slightly spicy marinade topped with an outstanding green sauce. The groans I heard around the dinner table tonight were a definite testament as to how good this dish is.

INGREDIENTS

CHICKEN:

* 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless

* 5 cloves garlic

* 1/3 cup soy sauce

* 2 tbsp lime juice

* 1/4 cup brown sugar

* 1 tbsp olive oil

* 2 tsp cumin

* 1 tsp paprika

* 1 tsp chili powder

* 1 tsp fresh grated ginger

* 1/2 tsp dried oregano

* 1/2 tsp Black pepper

* 1/4 tsp red chili flakes

AJI VERDE GREEN SAUCE:

* 3 jalapeños seeded, chopped

* 1 cup fresh cilantro

* 3 green onions chopped

* 3 cloves garlic, minced

* 1/2 cup mayonnaise

* 1/4 cup Greek yogurt

* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or cotija cheese

* 1 tbsp lime juice

* 1/2 tsp pink or sea salt

* 1/4 tsp black pepper

* 2 tbsp olive oil

SIDE SALAD:

Amazingly fresh and perfect compliment to the chicken.

1 English cucumber, diced

1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered

2 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives

1/4 cup cotija cheese (optional)

2 tbsp olive oil

Fresh squeezed juice of half a lime

2 tsp balasamic vinegar

3/4 tsp honey

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Toss all ingredients together and serve.