Cilantro Lime Chicken & Roasted Potatoes

Name: Cilantro Lime Chicken & Roasted Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken tenderloins; 1.5 pound red potatoes (small, quartered); 0.75 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 4 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon paprika; 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 0.5 jalapeño (deseeded); 1 pinch salt

Tender chicken tenderloins and quartered baby potatoes, roasted with a zesty cilantro-lime marinade, served with a creamy and bright green Aji-style sauce.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Peruvian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.27/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken tenderloins
1.5 pound red potatoes (small, quartered)
0.75 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
4 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.5 cup mayonnaise
0.5 jalapeño (deseeded)
1 pinch salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine the 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins and 1 1/2 pounds quartered small red or gold potatoes. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Pour the marinade over the chicken and potatoes, tossing until everything is well coated. Spread the chicken and potatoes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and the potatoes are tender and lightly browned, flipping halfway through.
While chicken and potatoes roast, prepare the quick Aji-style sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 deseeded jalapeño, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Serve the Cilantro Lime Chicken & Roasted Potatoes hot, with the Aji-style sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Notes

For crispier potatoes, ensure they are in a single layer without overcrowding the baking sheet. You can substitute chicken breasts, cut into similar-sized pieces, for tenderloins.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 520
Protein: 37.5 g
Carbohydrates: 38.9 g
Fat: 25.1 g
Fiber: 5.2 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Saturated Fat: 5.2 g
Sugar: 3.7 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg