Peruvian-Style Grilled-Chicken Sandwiches With Spicy Green Sauce Recipe

Name: Peruvian-Style Grilled-Chicken Sandwiches With Spicy Green Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 3 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 4 teaspoons (15g) kosher salt; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons (30ml) white vinegar; 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable or canola oil; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5 to 7 ounces/140 to 200g each), cut into 8 cutlets; 3 whole jalapeño chilies, roughly chopped (see note); 1 tablespoon (15ml) ají amarillo pepper paste (optional; see note); 1 cup (1 ounce) fresh cilantro leaves; 2 medium cloves garlic; 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise; 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream; 2 teaspoons (10ml) fresh juice from 1 lime; 1 teaspoon (5ml) distilled white vinegar; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Four sturdy buns, such as telera or ciabatta; 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and flesh scooped; Thinly sliced red onion; Crisp lettuce leaves, such as romaine

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Peruvian grilled chicken is great, especially when served with creamy jalapeño sauce. This simplified recipe cooks much quicker than the original and puts it all between two pieces of bread.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:47:01 GMT