Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce
Flavor-packed grilled chicken served with a zesty, creamy green sauce, perfect for summer barbecues or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl, ensuring they’re fully coated, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and with grill marks.
- While the chicken grills, blend mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in a food processor until smooth.
- Remove the grilled chicken and serve it with a generous drizzle of the creamy green sauce.
Notes
For a lighter option, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt. Serve with rice, quinoa, or mixed salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg