Description
Enjoy a flavorful Peruvian grilled chicken recipe complemented by a creamy green sauce that delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in a mix of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- For the green sauce, blend avocado, cilantro, Greek yogurt, and water until smooth.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the creamy green sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- Allow the chicken to marinate overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding jalapeño to the sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Peruvian, Grilled Chicken, Creamy Green Sauce