Simple & Delicious Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce
Elevate your dinner with this Simple & Delicious Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce. Juicy chicken breasts are baked to perfection and drizzled with a vibrant, zesty green sauce made from fresh cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño. This dish offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to Peru. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, serve it alongside fluffy rice or roasted vegetables for a memorable meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest for a few minutes after removing from the oven.
- In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, mayonnaise, sour cream, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Slice the baked chicken and drizzle generously with the green sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg