Kick up the heat with our spicy spinach, jalapeño, lime juice, pesto, and oregano “green crema” sauce. Drizzled over Peruvian-style roasted chicken pieces, served with charred green beans for a perfectly balanced finish. This meal is a must-try!
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
YOUR NEW FAV FLAVA
In a bowl, combine a drizzle of oil, the Honey, the Peruvian spices, and seasoning. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Add the chicken breast/s to the spiced honey mixture and toss until coated.
GREEN MEANS GO
To a blender, add the pesto cream, the green leaves, the oregano, the lemon juice, the jalapeños (to taste), and seasoning. Pulse until smooth. Set aside.
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CHARRED BEANS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the green beans until lightly charred, 4-5 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove from the pan and set aside.
FINAL TOUCHES
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the marinated Chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SIMPLE SALAD
In a bowl, toss the salad leaves with the Feta, ½ the Almonds, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
PERUVIAN FEAST!
Pile up the glorious green beans and serve with the fresh salad. Side with the Peruvian spiced Chicken slices. Drizzle the green crema over the chicken and garnish with the toasted nuts.
YOUR NEW FAV FLAVA
In a bowl, combine a drizzle of oil, the Honey, the Peruvian spices, and seasoning. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Add the chicken breast/s to the spiced honey mixture and toss until coated.
GREEN MEANS GO
To a blender, add the pesto cream, the green leaves, the oregano, the lemon juice, the jalapeños (to taste), and seasoning. Pulse until smooth. Set aside.
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CHARRED BEANS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the green beans until lightly charred, 4-5 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove from the pan and set aside.
FINAL TOUCHES
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the marinated Chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SIMPLE SALAD
In a bowl, toss the salad leaves with the Feta, ½ the Almonds, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
PERUVIAN FEAST!
Pile up the glorious green beans and serve with the fresh salad. Side with the Peruvian spiced Chicken slices. Drizzle the green crema over the chicken and garnish with the toasted nuts.
YOUR NEW FAV FLAVA
In a bowl, combine a drizzle of oil, the Honey, the Peruvian spices, and seasoning. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Add the chicken breasts to the spiced honey mixture and toss until coated.
GREEN MEANS GO
To a blender, add the pesto cream, the green leaves, the oregano, the lemon juice, the jalapeños (to taste), and seasoning. Pulse until smooth. Set aside.
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CHARRED BEANS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the green beans until lightly charred, 6-7 [7-8]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove from the pan and set aside.
FINAL TOUCHES
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the marinated Chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SIMPLE SALAD
In a bowl, toss the salad leaves with the Feta, ½ the Almonds, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
PERUVIAN FEAST!
Pile up the glorious green beans and serve with the fresh salad. Side with the Peruvian spiced Chicken slices. Drizzle the green crema over the chicken and garnish with the toasted nuts.
YOUR NEW FAV FLAVA
In a bowl, combine a drizzle of oil, the Honey, the Peruvian spices, and seasoning. Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. Add the chicken breasts to the spiced honey mixture and toss until coated.
GREEN MEANS GO
To a blender, add the pesto cream, the green leaves, the oregano, the lemon juice, the jalapeños (to taste), and seasoning. Pulse until smooth. Set aside.
ALL THE Almonds
Place the Almonds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
CHARRED BEANS
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the green beans until lightly charred, 6-7 [7-8]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove from the pan and set aside.
FINAL TOUCHES
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the marinated Chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
SIMPLE SALAD
In a bowl, toss the salad leaves with the Feta, ½ the Almonds, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside.
PERUVIAN FEAST!
Pile up the glorious green beans and serve with the fresh salad. Side with the Peruvian spiced Chicken slices. Drizzle the green crema over the chicken and garnish with the toasted nuts.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R109.63
for 4 servings · R27.41 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Almonds needs 20 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 2% of packR4.64
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Danish-style Feta needs 120 gSpinach & South African Feta Free Range Chicken Burgers 800 g 800 g at R99.99 · 15% of packR15.00
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Free-range Chicken Breasts needs 4Sliced Free Range Smoked Chicken Breast 140 g R42.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R42.99
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Lemon Juice needs 40 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 8% of packR2.40
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Green Beans needs 320 gGreen Beans in Brine 410 g 410 g at R26.99 · 78% of packR21.07
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 · 23% of packR4.57
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Honey needs 30 mlOrganic Apple Cider Vinegar with Honey and Ginger 500 ml 500 ml at R139.99 · 6% of packR8.40
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Sliced Pickled Jalapeños needs 40 gSliced Pickled Jalapeños 400 g 400 g at R59.99 · 10% of packR6.00
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Peruvian Spices
- Dried Oregano
- Pesto Créme
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Peruvian Chicken?
The preparation time for Peruvian Chicken with a pesto crema is between 20 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Peruvian Chicken with a pesto crema?
The total time required to make Peruvian Chicken with a pesto crema is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Peruvian Chicken provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Peruvian Chicken?
Almonds, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano, Feta, Green Beans, Green Leaves, Honey, Lemon Juice, Peruvian Spices, Pesto Creme, Pickled Jalapeño, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Peruvian Chicken?
Calories: 589, Carbs: 22 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 45.1 grams, Sugar: 12.8 grams, Salt: 456 grams
How do I prepare Peruvian Chicken?
PERUVIAN FEAST!: Pile up the glorious green beans and serve with the fresh salad. Side with the Peruvian spiced chicken slices. Drizzle the green crema over the chicken and garnish with the toasted nuts. ALL THE ALMONDS: Place the almonds in a pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. FINAL TOUCHES: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Fry the marinated chicken on one side until golden, 2-4 minutes. Flip, cover with the lid, and fry until cooked through, 2-4 minutes. Remove from the pan and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. YOUR NEW FAV FLAVA: In a bowl, combine a drizzle of oil, the honey, the Peruvian spices, and seasoning. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. Add the chicken breast/s to the spiced honey mixture and toss until coated. CHARRED BEANS: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the green beans until lightly charred, 4-5 [6-7]|#7DA0D7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove from the pan and set aside. SIMPLE SALAD: In a bowl, toss the salad leaves with the feta, ½ the almonds, a drizzle of olive oil, and seasoning. Set aside. GREEN MEANS GO: To a blender, add the pesto cream, the green leaves, the oregano, the lemon juice, the jalapeños (to taste), and seasoning. Pulse until smooth. Set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Peruvian Chicken?
Almonds, Chicken, Chicken Breast, Dried Oregano, Feta, Green Beans, Green Leaves, Honey, Lemon Juice, Peruvian Spices, Pesto Creme, Pickled Jalapeño, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Peruvian Chicken have?
589 calories
How much fat content does Peruvian Chicken have?
grams