Name: Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1.5-2 pounds chicken; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 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; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 tablespoon butter or oil; 1/4 cup onion, diced; 2-3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup frozen peas

Description

Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a delightful dish that brings vibrant flavors to your table, perfect for beginner cooks looking to impress. This recipe features juicy marinated chicken served over aromatic yellow rice and topped with a zesty green sauce that will elevate any meal. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special family gathering, this dish is sure to please everyone’s palate.

Ingredients

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1.5-2 pounds chicken
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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
1 cup jasmine rice
1 tablespoon butter or oil
1/4 cup onion, diced
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup frozen peas

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Instructions

Marinate the chicken with garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or the oven to 450ºF.
Cook the marinated chicken on the grill for 5–7 minutes per side or bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
Prepare the rice by sautéing onions and garlic in olive oil, adding rinsed jasmine rice and seasonings, then cooking it in chicken stock until fluffy.
Blend cilantro, mayonnaise, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper for the green sauce.
Serve the rice topped with grilled chicken and drizzled with green sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Grilling or Baking
Cuisine: Peruvian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 430
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 670mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg