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Grilled peruvian chicken wings on a piece of parchment paper with green sauce, feta and pickled onions.

Peruvian Chicken Wings

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • 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

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Chicken Wings:

  • 1520 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
  • 12 jalapeños, remove seeds & membrane
  • 12 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Prep: Preheat the outdoor grill to a high heat (400-450 degrees F) and make sure the grill grates are clean.
  4. 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).
  5. 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