Description
A flavorful Peruvian chicken dish served with a zesty green sauce known as Aji Verde.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Add the chicken breasts and coat them evenly with the marinade. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the Aji Verde by blending cilantro, jalapeño, minced garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the sliced chicken drizzled with Aji Verde on top or on the side.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, use less jalapeño or substitute with a green bell pepper.
- To add a smoky flavor, grill the chicken instead of baking it.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg