Description
Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates any meal. This recipe features tender, marinated chicken perfectly seared and drizzled with a creamy green sauce made from fresh cilantro and jalapeños. Ideal for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, this dish is both easy to prepare and impressive enough to wow your guests. Enjoy each bite as the zesty sauce complements the juicy chicken, making it a new favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed (adjust for spice preference)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix cumin, paprika, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (juices should run clear).
- 3. Make the green sauce: In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeño, Greek yogurt, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- 4. Serve: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Drizzle generously with green sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 115mg