Easy Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce
Experience the vibrant flavors of Peru with this Easy Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce Recipe. This dish is a delightful combination of tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a zesty green sauce made from fresh cilantro and lime. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special family occasions, it’s both quick to prepare and bursting with deliciousness. In just 45 minutes, you can create a meal that will impress your family and friends while exploring the rich culinary traditions of Peruvian cuisine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Jalapeño pepper
- Lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden brown for about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant. Add rinsed rice and ground cumin, toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for approximately 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Blend cilantro leaves, jalapeño, garlic clove, lime juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth for the green sauce.
- Serve the chicken and rice drizzled with green sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg