Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of Peru to your dinner table. Succulent chicken breasts are marinated and roasted to perfection, then topped with a zesty green sauce made from fresh herbs, garlic, and lime. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also creates memorable dining experiences for family and friends. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, it’s sure to impress everyone with its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aromas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place in the baking dish.
- In a blender, combine garlic, soy sauce, cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil; blend until smooth.
- Pour half the green sauce over the chicken. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, drizzle remaining green sauce on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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