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Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Peruvian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Juicy grilled chicken breasts served with a zesty, creamy green sauce made from fresh cilantro, lime, and jalapeño.


Ingredients

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  • 4 Chicken Breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon Paprika
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • Juice of 1 Lime
  • 1 Jalapeño, seeded
  • 1 Clove Garlic

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat chicken breasts with the marinade.
  4. Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  5. In a blender, combine cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, jalapeño, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  6. Serve the grilled chicken hot with the creamy green sauce on the side.

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg