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

Description

Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines marinated and grilled chicken with aromatic yellow rice, all topped with a zesty green sauce. This recipe captures the essence of Peruvian cuisine with its bold flavors and fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade:

  • 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. Reserve a portion of the mixture. Coat the chicken with the marinade, refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. To Grill or Bake Chicken: Grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked, brushing with reserved marinade.
  3. To make rice: Wash and soak rice, then sauté shallot and garlic. Add rice and seasonings, cook with chicken stock, and stir in frozen peas.
  4. To make the green sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until creamy.
  5. Serve: Plate rice, top with chicken, and drizzle with green sauce.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for enhanced flavor.
  • Adjust spice levels to taste.
  • Ensure chicken is cooked through before serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approx. 500 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg