Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce
A flavorful dish featuring grilled chicken topped with a creamy green sauce made from cilantro and jalapeños, bringing the taste of Peru to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- 1 cup cilantro leaves, packed
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeños, mayonnaise, lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Slice the chicken and drizzle the creamy green sauce over the top.
Notes
Allow the chicken to rest before slicing to retain juices. The creamy green sauce can be prepared a day in advance for better flavor.