Peruvian-Style Grilled-Chicken Sandwiches With Spicy Green Sauce
Elevate your dinner game with these Peruvian-Style Grilled-Chicken Sandwiches with Spicy Green Sauce. Bursting with bold flavors, this recipe features juicy grilled chicken marinated in aromatic spices and topped with a creamy, zesty green sauce made from fresh ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these sandwiches are sure to impress family and friends alike. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a meal that’s not only quick but also packed with flavor. Customize it to your liking and savor every bite of this delightful Latin-inspired dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 medium cloves garlic
- 4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 3 whole jalapeño chilies
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 ripe avocados
- Sturdy buns (like ciabatta)
Instructions
- For the marinade, blend garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, vinegar, and oil in a bowl. Coat chicken cutlets thoroughly and let marinate at room temperature.
- For the spicy green sauce, mix jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, and vinegar until smooth; refrigerate.
- Preheat the grill and cook marinated chicken for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Toast buns on the grill for about one minute until warm.
- Assemble sandwiches by mashing avocado onto the bottom bun, adding grilled chicken, red onions, lettuce, and drizzling with spicy green sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg