Description
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that brings bold flavors and vibrant colors to your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, marinated chicken baked to perfection, generously drizzled with a creamy green sauce made from fresh cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeños. Ideal for gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this dish captures the essence of Peruvian cuisine and promises to impress family and friends alike. Pair it with rice or a crisp salad, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 jalapeño pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken breasts evenly and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake the Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the Creamy Green Sauce: Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro stems, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and drizzle generously with the creamy green sauce. Garnish with reserved cilantro leaves.
Notes
For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Pair with rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
You can substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg