Description
This Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce recipe is bursting with vibrant flavors and is a perfect dish for a special dinner. Tender marinated chicken served with fragrant yellow rice and a zesty green sauce, this dish will transport your taste buds to Peru!
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 1.5–2 pounds chicken thighs, breasts, or any cut, see notes
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oil of choice
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Green Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 whole jalapeño chiles, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Peruvian Yellow Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp butter/oil
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken marinade. Coat the chicken with the mixture and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- To Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Brush with reserved marinade.
- To Bake Chicken: Bake at 450ºF for 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- To make rice: Wash and soak rice, sauté shallot and garlic, add rice and seasoning, pour in chicken stock, cook for 15 minutes, then add peas and let rest.
- To make the green sauce: Blend all green sauce ingredients until creamy.
- Serve: Plate rice, grilled chicken, and drizzle with green sauce before enjoying!
Notes
- Chicken: Various cuts can be used, such as thighs, breasts, drumsticks, or leg quarters. Boneless chicken thighs are a good option too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg