Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce: A Pressure Cooker Treat
This bold and juicy Peruvian-inspired chicken is tenderized in a pressure cooker and paired with a smooth, tangy herb sauce made with avocado, mango, lime, and herbs. Bright flavors meet quick cooking in this delicious weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker for cooking the chicken
- 1 Blender or food processor for blending marinade and sauce
- 1 Large bowl or zip-top bag for marinating chicken
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6-8 chicken thighs or breasts your choice here, but thighs got more fat and flavor
- ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter you need the fat to carry all that taste
- 6 cloves garlic don’t skimp, garlic is the backbone of this recipe
- 1 jalapeño seeded if you don’t want too much heat, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin that smoky earthiness is key
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika adds a subtle smoky vibe
- 1 teaspoon salt simple seasoning done right
- 1 teaspoon pepper simple seasoning done right
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro and/or parsley fresh herbs brighten things up
- 1 mango chopped
- 1 avocado chopped
- ½ cup mayo for the green sauce
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt for the green sauce
- ½ cup fresh cilantro for the sauce
- ¼ cup fresh parsley for the sauce
- 2 jalapeños seeded if desired for the sauce
- 2 cloves garlic for the sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice to finish the sauce
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil to finish the sauce
Instructions
Instructions
- Blend olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chopped herbs until smooth to make the marinade.
- Coat chicken thoroughly with marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or longer.
- Prepare pressure cooker with a sealing ring. Pour ½ cup of water or broth in the bottom.
- Place marinated chicken in cooker, seal lid, and cook for 12 minutes on high pressure.
- Quick release pressure carefully. Open lid once float valve drops.
- While chicken cooks or afterwards, blend mango, avocado, mayo, Greek yogurt, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, and sesame oil into sauce. Serve with chicken.
Notes
Serve chicken with rice and garnish with fresh herbs or avocado slices for extra appeal. Great for meal prep – store leftovers and reheat gently for best texture.