Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Roasted Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce. This succulent dish features juicy, marinated chicken roasted to perfection, complemented by a zesty green sauce made from fresh cilantro and lime. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe delivers an explosion of taste that will have your family and friends coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green chili peppers, diced (adjust for heat preference)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro. Marinate chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Place marinated chicken in the baking dish and roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- For the green sauce, blend mayonnaise, cilantro leaves, green chilies, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before slicing and serving with the green sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (113g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg