Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce Recipe

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Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce

Directions:

  1. /4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  2. /2 cup soy sauce (low sodium, if you prefer)
  3. Tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  4. -1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  5. Tablespoon ground cumin
  6. -1/2 teaspoons hot paprika
  7. /4 teaspoon dried oregano
  8. /4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  9. Cloves garlic
  10. Small bone-in chicken thighs with skin (about 3 pounds)
  11. Green Sauce (recipe follows below)
  12. Directions:
  13. Combine the cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, and the desired amount of cayenne in a blender; press in the garlic (about 2 tablespoons) and puree for the marinade. Combine the marinade and the chicken in a resealable plastic bag and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning the bag once.
  14. Place an oven rack on the top shelf of the oven and preheat the oven to 450°F. Drain the chicken, discarding the marinade, and pat the chicken dry. Arrange the chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top each portion with green sauce. Yield: 4 to 5 servings.
  15. Green Sauce: Combine 3 large scallions, trimmed and halved, 1/4 cup sliced Serrano chile with seeds and ribs, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 oz crumbled goat cheese (1/2 cup), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 cup half-and-half in a blender and puree until smooth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 21.58 Kcal (90 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 2009.26mg 84%
Potassium 76.26mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.16g 1%
Sugars 0.72g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.36g 1%
Protein 3.96g 8%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 7.2mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 60 Kcal (251 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 5586mg 84%
Potassium 212mg 2%
Total Carbs 6g 1%
Sugars 2g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 1%
Protein 11g 8%
Iron 2mg 4%
Calcium 20mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.4
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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