Peruvian Turkey & Jalapeño Green Sauce

A flavorful Peruvian-style turkey dish complemented by a spicy jalapeño green sauce.

By @nachocookin

Original recipe source

Cook time: 60 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 aji amarillo peppers
• 2 aji panca peppers
• 1 lemon lemon zest
• 1 lemon lemon juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp liquid beef tallow
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 7 cloves garlic
• 0 salt
• 0 black pepper
• 4 lbs turkey thighs
• 0 marinade
• 0 turkey thighs
• 2 jalapeños
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 0 salt
• 0 black pepper
• 0 jalapeño green sauce

Instructions

1. Add the aji amarillo, aji panca, lemon zest and juice, soy sauce, liquid beef tallow, paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper to a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Coat the turkey thighs evenly with the marinade. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
3. Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F.
4. Grill over indirect heat or place the turkey on a rack over a baking sheet.
5. Cook until the thickest part of the thighs reaches 175–185°F, about 45–60 minutes.
6. For crispier skin, finish over direct heat or increase the oven temperature for the last few minutes, watching closely so the marinade doesn’t burn.
7. Rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
8. Blend jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, Greek yogurt, olive oil, salt, and black pepper together in a blender or food processor until smooth.
9. Chill the jalapeño green sauce and serve.