Description
A flavorful recipe for Peruvian Chicken with a zesty green sauce, perfect for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs chicken breast or thighs
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mayo (or half mayo & half Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
- 2–3 jalapeños (seeded for less heat)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 1–2 tsp aji amarillo paste
- Cooked rice
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)
Instructions
- Mix all chicken marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Coat chicken evenly and marinate for 30 minutes to overnight.
- Preheat skillet or grill to medium-high.
- Cook chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
- Add all sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning or thickness by adding water 1 tsp at a time if too thick.
- Place chicken slices over warm rice.
- Drizzle generously with green sauce.
- Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Add a bit of sour cream or avocado for extra creaminess in the sauce.
- Serve with fries or salad — very traditional!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg