Recipe by Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh, Recipe Developer and Food Blogger, Healthyish Foods
Prep Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 60 mins Serves: 8 thighs with green goddess dressing.
These Peruvian inspired grilled chicken thighs with green goddess dressing are perfect for cookouts, BBQ’s or any gathering. The chicken is marinated in olive oil, lime juice, honey, and the most delicious spice blend. Grilled to perfection, the chicken is juicy, tender and jam packed with flavor. Top with a zippy yogurt-based green goddess dressing, you’re going to love this recipe.
Ingredients
Peruvian Chicken Thighs
2 lbs. Smart Chicken Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
1 tablespoon garlic diced small about 3 cloves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Green Goddess Dressing
1 cup 0% Greek yogurt
½ cup basil
½ cup parsley packed
¼ cup lime juice fresh squeezed
2 jalapenos remove seeds and veins
3-4 garlic cloves
½-1 teaspoon salt
2-3 tablespoons warm water
Directions
Marinate the Chicken
Combine olive oil, fresh squeezed lime juice, honey, diced garlic, Dijon mustard, cumin, paprika, chili powder, dried oregano, salt and black pepper in a glass mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add the chicken thighs and toss until they are well coated in the marinade. Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
Make the Green Goddess Dressing
Combine 0% Greek yogurt, fresh squeezed lime juice, fresh basil, fresh Italian parsley, garlic cloves, jalapenos, salt and warm water in a blender or food processor. Buzz until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Brush the grates with avocado oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Add the marinated chicken thighs to the grill grates. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Total cooking time will be 12-14 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill and add it to a platter. Top it with a drizzle of green goddess dressing, serve hot and enjoy.
Nutrition
serving: 1 thigh with sauce, calories: 256kcal, carbohydrates: 13g, protein: 25g, fat: 12g, saturated fat: 2g, polyunsaturated fat: 2g, monounsaturated fat: 7g, trans fat: 0.02g, cholesterol: 109mg, sodium: 423mg, potassium: 401mg, fiber: 1g, sugar: 10g, vitamin a: 596IU, vitamin c: 15mg, calcium: 68mg, iron: 2mg
