Description
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings a taste of Peru straight to your table. With its tender chicken, perfectly seasoned rice, and a creamy, spicy green sauce, it’s a complete meal that satisfies every craving.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon olive oil (for the sauce)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: In a small bowl, combine cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture onto the chicken breasts or thighs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and golden brown. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
- Cook the rice: In the same skillet, melt butter and add rice. Stir the rice for a minute to coat it with the butter. Add chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Make the green sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, mayonnaise, sour cream, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or lime juice if needed.
- Assemble the dish: Once the chicken has rested, slice it into strips. Serve the cooked rice on a plate, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle generously with the green sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Add vegetables: You can add sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, onions, or corn to the rice for extra flavor and texture.
- Make it spicier: If you enjoy heat, add more jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the green sauce.
- Use brown rice: For a healthier alternative, use brown rice instead of white rice, though it will require a slightly longer cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
