Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Meals
A delicious and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Peruvian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a blender, add cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and mayonnaise. Blend until smooth.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the green sauce on top.
Notes
- Adjust the heat of the green sauce by altering the amount of jalapeño.
- The dish pairs well with rice or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken, Aji Verde, Easy Recipe