Sheet Pan Peruvian-Inspired Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

Juicy roasted chicken thighs are infused with Peruvian spices and served alongside a vibrant, tangy aji verde sauce made with fresh cilantro and jalapeño. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, ground cumin for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 430 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup packed cilantro leaves
• 1 small, seeded jalapeño pepper
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 small garlic clove
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 6 bone-in chicken thighs with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Arrange the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side up on a rimmed sheet pan and roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes until skin is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare the aji verde sauce by combining 1 cup packed cilantro leaves, 1 small seeded jalapeño pepper, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 small garlic clove, 1 tbsp white vinegar, and 2 tbsp water in a blender; blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: Serve the roasted chicken thighs drizzled with the fresh aji verde sauce for a bright, herbaceous finish.