Description
This Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors. Tender, seasoned chicken served with fragrant rice and a zesty green sauce, creating a wholesome and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Rice
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Peruvian Green Sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a skillet over medium heat. Rub chicken with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until fully cooked and golden, about 5–7 minutes per side (or roast in oven 20–25 minutes). Slice when done.
- Prepare the Rice – In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add cooked rice and peas, stir to combine, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through.
- Make the Green Sauce – In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Bowl – Divide rice among serving bowls. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle generously with Peruvian green sauce.
- Serve – Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
