Recipe: Peruvian Grilled Chicken Thighs with Tomato-Cilantro Sauce

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 oz.) roasted red peppers (drained), 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; process until smooth.

Source: National Chicken Council