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Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce for Family Meals

Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce for Family Meals

Grilled chicken topped with creamy green sauce, mango, and avocado.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 619
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or melted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 jalapeño seeded if desired and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and/or parsley
  • 1 mango chopped
  • 1 avocado chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 fresh parsley
  • 2 cloves jalapeños seeded if desired
  • 3 tablespoons garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • chopped mango Optional for serving
  • chopped avocado Optional for serving

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 425°F.2. In a casserole dish, toss together the chicken, olive oil or butter, garlic, jalapeño, smoked paprika, cumin, cilantro, and parsley - season with salt and pepper. If time allows, marinate 1 hour or overnight in the fridge. 3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and begins to crisp. 4. To make the sauce, combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Season to taste with salt.5. Serve the chicken over bowls of rice with creamy sauce, mango, and avocado chunks. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 619kcal

Notes

Cook chicken skin-side up for extra crispiness and flavor.

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