Dairy-Free Chicken with Green Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavorful Dairy-Free Chicken with Green Sauce recipe! Perfectly seasoned and oven-baked chicken breasts are paired with a luscious, creamy green sauce made from cilantro, parsley, avocado, and coconut milk, all spiced up with a hint of jalapeño and brightened by fresh lime juice. This quick and easy recipe, ready in under 45 minutes, offers a healthier, dairy-free twist on classic chicken dishes while delivering a burst of herby, zesty flavors in every bite. Ideal for meal prepping or delighting guests at your next dinner party, this dish is a satisfying, gluten-free option to add to your recipe collection. Serve it with rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad for a complete and wholesome meal!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 bunch parsley
- 1 whole jalapeño
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 small red onion
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Step 3
Season chicken with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Rub spices evenly over the chicken breasts.
Step 4
Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Step 5
While chicken is baking, prepare the green sauce. Combine cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, lime juice, avocado, coconut milk, honey, and red onion in a blender or food processor.
Step 6
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and lime juice if necessary.
Step 7
Once the chicken is cooked, allow it to rest for a few minutes, then slice.
Step 8
Serve sliced chicken topped generously with green sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1329.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1875.2 |
| Total Fat 84.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g | |
| Cholesterol 572.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2930.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.5g | |
| Protein 222.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 259.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1961.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories