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Peruvian Grilled Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

A delicious and easy recipe for succulent grilled chicken topped with a creamy green sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the grilled 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
  • 1 Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a blender, blend together the mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve the grilled chicken with the creamy green sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

For best results, don’t skip marinating the chicken for maximum flavor. Experiment with spices for a personal touch.