Peruvian Inspired Grilled Chicken with Roasted Jalapeno Sauce

Jalapeños are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapeños have a balanced combination of flavor and heat. The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties.

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Chicken Marinade Ingredients

Marinade for two chicken breasts

  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Tablespoon of cumin powder
  • Teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Combine marinade ingredients in a shallow dish.
  2. Cover two medium sized chicken breasts with marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

 

Roasted Jalapeno Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 clove of garlic, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 handful of fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of cumin powder
  • 1/4 of plain greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Roast jalapeno pepper over gas flame or under broiler until charred on all sides.
  2. Let rest in a small dish, covered with plastic wrap for 10 minutes.
  3. Peel and remove seeds.
  4. Add jalapeno and all remaining ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth
  5. Grill the marinated chicken until a meat thermometer reads at least 165 degrees. Rest meat for 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Slice chicken and serve over cilantro lime rice with sauteed green vegetables.
  7. Drizzle sauce over chicken to finish.

From landofnoms.com