Description
A flavorful Peruvian chicken dish served with a spicy green sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- Place chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeño, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- Serve the chicken with the green sauce on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeño.
- This dish pairs well with rice or potatoes.
- Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken, Green Sauce, Chicken Recipe