Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce: A Flavorful Delight!
Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with a vibrant green sauce made from fresh herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño, seeded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the green sauce by blending cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, jalapeño, salt, and pepper 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 a fresh salad.
- Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg