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Delicious Peruvian grilled chicken served with creamy green sauce

Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

This Peruvian Grilled Chicken is marinated in spices and topped with a creamy green sauce, making it a quick and delicious meal any night of the week.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breast fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Green Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 piece jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Juice of 1 lime lime
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss the chicken breasts in the mixture and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. While the chicken is marinating, blend the mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a blender until smooth.
Cooking
  1. Fire up your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Serving
  1. Drizzle the creamy green sauce over the grilled chicken and enjoy!

Notes

For a flavor boost, let the chicken marinate longer if possible. Serve with a vibrant salad or grilled veggies for a complete meal.