High Protein Chicken with Green Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this High Protein Chicken with Green Sauce! Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are expertly seared and baked to golden perfection, ensuring juicy, flavorful bites in every forkful. The star of the dish is the vibrant green sauce, a creamy blend of baby spinach, fresh parsley, cilantro, avocado, and Greek yogurt, enhanced with zesty lime juice and aromatic garlic. Not only does this sauce add a stunning pop of color, but it’s packed with nutrients that complement the lean protein of the chicken. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy individuals looking for a wholesome, high-protein meal that's also gluten-free and full of fresh, bold flavors. Serve with your favorite sides or enjoy as is for a healthy, satisfying dinner. Perfect for meal prep and fitness-focused diets!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 large avocado
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a clean work surface and pat them dry with paper towels.
Rub each chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin powder.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear them for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 14-16 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the green sauce. In a food processor or blender, add the baby spinach, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, lime juice, Greek yogurt, avocado, and water.
Blend the ingredients until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and lime juice if desired.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve each chicken breast with a generous spoonful of the green sauce on top or on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 596 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 3028 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 233.2 g | 466% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 396 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3664 mg | 78% | |
*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.
