Dairy-Free Chicken with Green Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant Dairy-Free Chicken with Green Sauce, a flavorful and healthy twist on classic chicken dishes. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are baked to juicy perfection, while the star of the meal—a creamy, zesty green sauce—combines fresh cilantro, parsley, ripe avocado, and a subtle kick of jalapeño. Coconut milk and a touch of honey create a velvety dairy-free blend that's packed with bold, tangy flavors from lime juice and red onion. Ready in under an hour, this irresistible recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and ideal for anyone seeking a nutritious, wholesome meal. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or alongside your favorite veggies for a stunning, restaurant-worthy presentation!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place chicken breasts on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
Season chicken with sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Rub spices evenly over the chicken breasts.
Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
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.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with extra salt and lime juice if necessary.
Once the chicken is cooked, allow it to rest for a few minutes, then slice.
Serve sliced chicken topped generously with green sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2930 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.9 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.9 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 222.9 g | 446% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1961 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
