Description
Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde brings zesty South American flavors straight to your dinner table. Creamy cilantro sauce and tender grilled chicken create a mouthwatering meal that’ll transport your taste buds to Peru.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons Aji Amarillo paste
- Salt and pepper
Liquid and Fats:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Fire up your grill or oven to precisely 400°F (200°C). Sprinkle 4 chicken breasts thoroughly with salt and pepper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until achieving a golden exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Alternatively, bake the chicken in a greased baking dish for 25-30 minutes.
- Toss 4 garlic cloves, juice from 2 limes, 1 packed cup cilantro, 2 tbsp Aji Amarillo paste, ½ cup sour cream, and 3 tbsp olive oil into your blender.
- Pulse the mixture until transforming into a completely smooth, vibrant green sauce. Taste carefully and adjust salt and pepper as your palate suggests.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate, slicing against the grain. Cascade the Aji Verde sauce generously across the top, creating beautiful green streams.
- Accent the dish with fresh lime wedges and scattered cilantro leaves for a bright, zesty finish.
Notes
- Toast whole cumin seeds before grinding for deeper, richer flavor in your spice blend.
- Swap chicken breasts with thighs for more moisture and tenderness if cooking for sensitive palates.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream to lower fat content and add tangy protein to the green sauce.
- Fresh Aji Amarillo peppers work better than paste, delivering more authentic Peruvian heat and complexity if available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg