Best Peruvian Chicken: Juicy Recipe with Creamy Green Sauce
Learn how to make the best Peruvian chicken with a creamy green sauce that’s bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- 1 avocado
- 1 bunch of cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, and salt.
- Rub the mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
- While the chicken is cooking, make the green sauce by blending avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and Greek yogurt in a blender until smooth.
- Serve the chicken with the creamy green sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust spice levels to your preference.
- The creamy green sauce can also be used as a dip for vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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