Description
Juicy grilled chicken marinated in spices and served with a creamy green sauce made from cilantro and jalapeño.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to create a rich marinade. Toss in the chicken breasts, ensuring every surface is coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken grills, prepare the creamy green sauce by blending mayonnaise, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve the grilled chicken hot off the grill, drizzled with the creamy green sauce.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the marinade ahead of time and make the creamy sauce in advance as it keeps well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, creamy green sauce, Peruvian chicken, summer recipe