Description
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is a delightful culinary experience that brings the rich flavors of Peru right to your table. This easy-to-make dish features succulent, marinated chicken breasts baked until golden and juicy, paired with a vibrant creamy green sauce made from fresh cilantro, jalape?os, and sour cream. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is highly customizable to suit your spice preferences. Whether you serve it alongside fluffy rice or roasted vegetables, this meal is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 fresh jalape?o
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Place marinated chicken in a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Blend cilantro, jalape?o, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the sauce.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before slicing and serve drizzled with the creamy green sauce.
Notes
Adjust the amount of jalape?o based on your desired spice level.
For best results, marinate the chicken overnight.
Substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg