Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bold Flavors: The combination of earthy spices, cilantro sauce, and perfectly cooked chicken makes this dish irresistible.
- Versatile: Great with chicken thighs, breasts, or even drumsticks. The rice is rich and flavorful, making it a complete meal.
- Easy Prep & Cook: Marinate the chicken and multitask by cooking the rice and sauce simultaneously.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken: Chicken (thighs, breasts, or your choice), ground cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper.
- For the Green Sauce: Cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic, oil, and lime juice.
- For the Rice: Jasmine rice, shallots, garlic, butter, chicken stock, frozen peas, turmeric, cumin, onion powder, and salt.
Directions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine spices, lime juice, and oil to marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Grill or bake the chicken until cooked through, brushing with the reserved marinade.
- Prepare the Rice: Sauté shallots and garlic, then cook rice with seasonings and chicken stock. Stir in peas before resting.
- Make the Green Sauce: Blend cilantro, mayo, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic, and lime juice until smooth.
- Serve: Plate the rice, top with chicken, and drizzle with green sauce.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 4
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Variations
- Substitute chicken: Use whole chicken or skin-on thighs for a different texture.
- Serve with potatoes: Roasted potatoes are a great alternative to rice.
Conclusion
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce is a flavorful, satisfying meal that will become a family favorite. The savory chicken paired with aromatic rice and creamy cilantro sauce creates a deliciously balanced dish that’s sure to impress
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce is a flavorful, satisfying dish featuring marinated chicken, perfectly cooked yellow rice, and a creamy cilantro-based green sauce. This complete meal combines smoky, savory chicken with aromatic rice and a zesty, creamy sauce for a delicious, balanced dish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, it’s sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- Chicken (thighs, breasts, or your choice)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Green Sauce:
- 1 cup cilantro, packed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed (adjust for spice level)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 lime, juiced
For the Rice:
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, lime juice, minced garlic, oil, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for more flavor).
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Cook the Chicken: Grill or bake the chicken at 375°F (190°C) until cooked through (about 25-30 minutes), brushing with the reserved marinade halfway through cooking.
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Prepare the Rice: In a large saucepan, sauté shallots and garlic in butter until softened. Add the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring. Pour in the chicken stock and stir in turmeric, cumin, onion powder, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender. Stir in peas before resting.
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Make the Green Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic, oil, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Serve: Plate the seasoned rice, top with the grilled chicken, and drizzle generously with green sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
