Description
This Easy Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce combines juicy chicken, herby rice, and a fresh green sauce for a comforting, flavorful meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 jalapeño
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 small onion
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken with olive oil, cumin, garlic, turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
2. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides; remove and set aside.
3. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
4. Add rice and toast for 1–2 minutes.
5. Pour in chicken broth, return chicken, and cover.
6. Simmer on low for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
7. Blend cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and olive oil for the green sauce.
8. Serve chicken and rice with a drizzle of the green sauce.
Notes
You can adjust the spice level by adding more jalapeño.
Leftovers store well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
Perfect for meal prep or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Easy Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce, Peruvian recipes, easy dinner