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:
15-20chicken wings and drummies
1/4cupextra virgin olive oil
zest of 1 lime
juice of 1 lime
1tablespoonsoy saucesub tamari for gluten-free
2teaspoonsgarlicminced
1teaspoongarlic chili sauce
1/2teaspoonground cumin
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
1/8teaspoonground black pepper
Peruvian Green Sauce:
1 1/4cupfresh cilantrochopped
1/4cup+ 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1/4cupmayo
1-2jalapeñosremove seeds & membrane
1-2garlic clovessmashed
1green onionsliced
juice of 1 lime
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
1teaspoonrice vinegar
1/4teaspoonkosher saltmore to taste
pinchof 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.