Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce: A Juicy Home-Cooked Delight
Indulge in the rich flavors of Peruvian cuisine with this mouthwatering chicken recipe paired with a vibrant green sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and lime juice.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a blender, combine jalapeño, cilantro, mayonnaise, and sour cream to create the green sauce.
- Serve the chicken topped with the green sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg