This Peruvian Chicken Wings recipe is simple, delicious, and an easy way to add the best flavor to your grilled chicken wings this summer.
The Best Grilled Peruvian Chicken Wings
Follow along as we show you how to perfectly grill chicken wings so that they’re juicy on the inside and crisp on the outside. Then slather them all in this fresh peruvian green sauce, and you’ll have a go-to dinner that’ll be added to your weekly rotation.
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Then you’ve got to try our Grilled Peruvian Chicken where we use chicken thighs paired with fluffy white rice and and of course green sauce.
What You Will Need
- chicken wings and drummies – Easy to eat dark meat that yields the best grilled protien.
- extra virgin olive oil – Just a bit to keep the meat from sticking and added to the green sauce.
- lime zest & juice – We love this simple ingredient for it’s fresh flavor and hit of acidity.
- soy sauce – Feel free to sub for tamari if you need this recipe to be gluten-free
- garlic & garlic chili sauce – Adds a depth of flavor and a subtle heat.
- ground cumin, kosher salt, & ground black pepper – Some simple seasonings to enhance all of the natural flavors.
- jalapeños & fresh cilantro – Essential ingredients for Peruvian green sauce.
- plain Greek yogurt & mayo – Helps to add creaminess to the green sauce.
- rice vinegar – Adds a mild tangy flavor.
What Is Peruvian Chicken
Peruvian chicken comes from the country of Peru and has become popular thanks to the delicious green sauce, also known as ají verde, which is creamy, tangy, and fresh thanks to seasonal herbs and jalapeño. It can be paired with homemade baked french fries, rice, or juicy chicken.
How To Make Peruvian Chicken Wings
Start by gathering and measuring your ingredients.
To make the marinade, mix together the olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, garlic chili sauce, ground cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Pat your chicken dry with a clean paper towel and season with some salt and pepper. Then toss them all in the marinade and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, place all of the Peruvian green sauce ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Give it a taste and add any additional ingredients per your flavor preference and set aside.
Once your grill is preheated to 400°- 450°F, remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any additional liquid to drip off before placing the chicken on the clean grill grates. Place the chicken wings directly on the grill grates, drop the heat to medium-heat, and let them cook for 5-7 minutes. Flip them and let them cook for another 5-7 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 162°F at the thickest part of the meat.
Let Them Rest
Remove the chicken from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes. This allows all of the juices to redistribute into the meat, making them super juicy! Plus, the meat will continue cooking during this time, which allows the meat to reach the recommended temp for chicken, which is 165°F.
Once the chicken has rested, slather them with Peruvian green sauce or serve the sauce as a dipping sauce. We love sprinkling a bit of crumbled feta cheese into the sauce to punch up the flavor just a bit. Speaking of flavor, these wings are excellent with some of our quick pickled onions!
Recipe FAQs and Tips
- What is the secret ingredient to crispy wings? – The secret is less of an ingredient and more of a preparation method. Be sure to pat your chicken dry before seasoning it. This helps soak up access moisture, allowing the skin to get nice and crispy during the cooking process.
- What is Peruvian green sauce? A traditional creamy and spicy sauce from the country of Peru that has a blend of fresh herbs and seasonings. It’s often used as a condiment for chicken, but let your taste buds be your guide as to how to use it.
- Storage – Store the green sauce in a airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store the chicken in a separate container in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Peruvian Chicken Wings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our epic Peruvian Chicken Wings are grilled to perfection and served up with the most delicious homemade green sauce – perfect for a quick dinner or game day!
Ingredients
Chicken Wings:
- 15–20 chicken wings and drummies
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (sub tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Peruvian Green Sauce:
- 1 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1–2 jalapeños, remove seeds & membrane
- 1–2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 green onion, sliced
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- pinch of ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Pat chicken dry with clean paper towel. Season with salt and pepper. Put the 1/4 cup olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl or reusable bag. Mix to combine and then add the seasoned chicken wings. Toss to combine and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make Peruvian Green Sauce: While the chicken marinates, put all of the Sauce ingredients in a high-powered blender or food processor. Blend on high until smooth. Taste and add any additional flavors, as desired. Set aside.
- Prep: Preheat the outdoor grill to a high heat (400-450 degrees F) and make sure the grill grates are clean.
- Grill Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade. Place chicken wings directly on the grill grates, drop to a medium heat, and let cook for 5-7 minutes. flip and then continue cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 162 degrees F at the thickest part of the meat (use a meat thermometer).
- Rest + Serve: Carefully take the chicken off the grill and let rest for 5 minutes (internal temp will rise to 165 degrees F during the rest time). Enjoy with the Peruvian Green Sauce drizzled on top or as a dip (feel free to sprinkle with crumbled feta and/or serve with quick pickled onions)!
Notes
- Dairy Free: sub the Greek yogurt for a dairy-free alternative.
- Meal Prep: option to prep the Peruvian Green Sauce ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 oz
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 308.3 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.4 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 14.6 g
- Cholesterol: 37.7 mg
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