Description
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring marinated chicken served with a vibrant green sauce made from fresh herbs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, and jalapeño to make the green sauce.
- Serve the grilled chicken with the green sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
- This dish pairs well with rice or salad.
- Leftover chicken can be used in sandwiches or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg