Description
Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the bold flavors of Peru right to your table. Juicy, marinated chicken is baked to perfection and served with a zesty green sauce made from fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and lime. This dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for both special occasions and weeknight dinners. Each bite offers a delightful combination of spice and freshness that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.
- 3. Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- 4. While the chicken is baking, blend cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth for the green sauce.
- 5. Let the chicken rest for five minutes after baking before slicing. Drizzle generously with green sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg