Peruvian Chicken And Rice: Easy Recipe with Flavorful Green Sauce
Discover how to make this delicious Peruvian Chicken and Rice with a zesty green sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1-2 jalapeños, seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with cumin, paprika, and salt.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Remove chicken and add rice, stirring for a minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, and lime juice together for the green sauce.
- Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and place chicken on top. Serve with green sauce drizzled over.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, leave some seeds in the jalapeños.
- This dish pairs well with a side of avocado salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg