Description
A delightful dish featuring juicy grilled chicken paired with a zesty creamy green sauce inspired by the vibrant flavors of Peru.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken marinates, prepare the creamy green sauce: blend cilantro, jalapeño, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lime juice until smooth.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the creamy green sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for extra flavor. Adjust the jalapeño for preferred heat level.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, Peruvian recipe, creamy sauce, healthy dinner