Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce: Easy and Flavorful Delight
Enjoy this flavorful Peruvian Chicken served with a spicy green sauce known as Aji Verde. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeño, mayonnaise, lime juice, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to make the green sauce.
- Serve grilled chicken with a generous drizzle of Aji Verde.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice and beans.
- Adjust the spiciness of the green sauce by varying the amount of jalapeño.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg