Description
Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of Peru to your dining table. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent, marinated chicken breasts baked to perfection, paired with a rich and tangy green sauce made from fresh cilantro and zesty lime. The marinade infuses the chicken with aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, while the creamy sauce adds a luscious texture that elevates every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish is not only satisfying but also full of flavor. Serve it alongside rice, salad, or crusty bread for a complete meal that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1–2 green chili peppers (e.g., jalapeños)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine garlic, cumin, paprika, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place marinated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F/75°C).
- While the chicken bakes, blend sour cream, cilantro, green chili peppers, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Serve cooked chicken on plates drizzled generously with creamy green sauce.
Notes
For added flavor depth, marinate the chicken overnight.
Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of green chili peppers.
Leftover sauce pairs well as a dip for vegetables or chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 110mg