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
Scale
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