Peruvian
Grilled Chicken Thighs
- 8 chicken thighs
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups rice, cooked according to package directions
1 ripe avocado, peeled, sliced
4 tablespoons sour cream
Tomato-Cilantro Sauce: recipe follows
- In small bowl, mix together
coriander, cayenne and salt; rub thighs with mixture.
- On prepared grill, place
chicken and cook, turning, about 12 minutes or until internal
temperature of 160°F. is reached when tested with a thermometer.
- Spoon rice onto 4 individual
plates, top with Tomato-Cilantro Sauce and arrange chicken on
top. Garnish with avocado slices and dollops of sour cream.
Makes 4 servings.
Tomato-Cilantro Sauce:
In blender or food processor, place 2 coarsely chopped ripe tomatoes,
1 coarsely chopped red onion, 1 coarsely chopped clove garlic,
1 jar (7-ounce) roasted red peppers (drained), 1/4 cup cilantro
leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; process until
smooth.
Recipe provided courtesy
of the National Chicken Council. Used with permission.