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:
- 1.5–2 pounds chicken, thighs, breasts, or any cut, see notes
- 2–3 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
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- 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.
- To Grill or Bake Chicken: Grill or bake the chicken until fully cooked, brushing with reserved marinade.
- 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.
- To make the green sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until creamy.
- 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