Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce
A quick and flavorful Peruvian dish featuring grilled chicken marinated in spices and served with a creamy green sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they are fully coated with the marinade. Allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and you see beautiful grill marks.
- While the chicken is grilling, prepare the creamy green sauce by blending mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in a food processor until smooth.
- Once the chicken is grilled, serve it with the creamy green sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Marinate longer for more flavor; use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg