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!
Peruvian Chicken
Peruvian Chicken
with a pesto crema
Hands on Time: 20 - 40 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Chicken
- Danish-style Feta
- Dried Oregano
- Free-range Chicken Breast/s
- Free-range Chicken Breasts
- Green Beans
- Green Leaves
- Honey
- Lemon Juice
- Peruvian Spices
- Pesto Creme
- Salad Leaves
- Sliced Pickled Jalapeños
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Water
- Blender
- Paper Towel
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
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.
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, Danish-style Feta, Dried Oregano, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Green Beans, Green Leaves, Honey, Lemon Juice, Peruvian Spices, Pesto Creme, Salad Leaves, Sliced Pickled Jalapeños
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?
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. 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. 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.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Peruvian Chicken?
Almonds, Chicken, Danish-style Feta, Dried Oregano, Free-range Chicken Breast/s, Free-range Chicken Breasts, Green Beans, Green Leaves, Honey, Lemon Juice, Peruvian Spices, Pesto Creme, Salad Leaves, Sliced Pickled Jalapeños
How many calories does Peruvian Chicken have?
589 calories
How much fat content does Peruvian Chicken have?
grams
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