Best Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce: A Flavorful Delight
A delicious and flavorful Peruvian chicken recipe served with a creamy green sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken breasts.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and bake for about 25-30 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, blend the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice until smooth to create the green sauce.
- Once the chicken is cooked, serve it topped with the creamy green sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
- This dish pairs well with rice or potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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