Paleo Chicken with Green Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and healthy Paleo Chicken with Green Sauce recipe! Tender, oven-baked chicken breasts are seasoned to perfection with paprika, garlic powder, and a touch of olive oil, delivering a smoky yet savory flavor. The star of the dish is the creamy green sauce, a luscious blend of fresh parsley, cilantro, avocado, zesty lemon and lime juice, and garlic, creating a bold, herbaceous topping that perfectly complements the juicy chicken. Paleo-friendly and naturally gluten-free, this dish is quick to prepare, with just 15 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes in the oven. Serve it with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for a meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for clean-eating enthusiasts and anyone craving flavor-packed, healthy meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place the chicken breasts on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Rub the seasonings into the chicken to coat evenly.
Bake the chicken in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, prepare the green sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic cloves, avocado, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Blend the mixture while gradually adding water until you reach a smooth sauce consistency. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste.
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it.
Serve the chicken slices with a generous drizzle of the green sauce over the top. Enjoy your Paleo-friendly meal with a side of your choice, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.3 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2931 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 221.3 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1728 mg | 37% | |
*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.
