Description
A delicious and flavorful Peruvian chicken dish served with a vibrant green sauce made from fresh herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño, seeded
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the green sauce by blending cilantro, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic, jalapeño, and lime juice until smooth.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken with the green sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
- This dish pairs well with rice or roasted vegetables.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken, Green Sauce, Chicken Recipe, Gluten Free