Making food for my child's birthday party

My favorite kind of party spread is one that can be prepped ahead of time. I marinated the chicken and made the macaroni salad the night before, so on party day all I had to do was cook some rice and beans and mix together a quick sauce for the chicken. It made the day feel so much more relaxed, and somehow I ended up making the exact amount of food we needed. The approximate measurements I use for 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs: ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup soy sauce Juice of 1 lime 3 cloves of garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sugar For the green sauce 1 jalapeño, seeded with ribs removed and roughly chopped 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1 garlic clove ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons olive oil Add everything to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the salt or lime juice if needed. #partyfood #birthdayfood #summerparty #cooking