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Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce Recipe

Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Jaden
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling, Baking
  • Cuisine: Peruvian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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:

  • 1.52 pounds chicken thighs, breasts, or any cut, see notes
  • 23 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
  • 23 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. To Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through. Brush with reserved marinade.
  3. To Bake Chicken: Bake at 450ºF for 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
  4. 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.
  5. To make the green sauce: Blend all green sauce ingredients until creamy.
  6. 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