Description
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken, seasoned yellow rice, and a fresh green sauce. Ideal for beginner cooks, this recipe offers an easy way to create an impressive meal that bursts with South American flavors. Each bite is a delightful blend of spices and herbs, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The colorful presentation adds to its appeal, ensuring that your table looks as good as it tastes. With accessible ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll enjoy the cooking experience while impressing everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons oil of choice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 whole jalapeño chiles, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon butter/oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high or oven to 450°F.
- Cook the marinated chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear; soak for 10 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter/oil; add rice and seasonings before adding chicken stock and cooking on low heat for 15 minutes.
- Blend cilantro, mayonnaise, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the green sauce.
- Serve rice topped with grilled chicken and drizzle with green sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup of chicken and rice with sauce (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg