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Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce

A complete meal loaded with incredible flavor, featuring marinated chicken served over seasoned rice and fresh green sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 4 people
Calories 655 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • oven
  • pot
  • blender

Ingredients
  

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
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Green Sauce

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 whole jalapeño chiles, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice

Peruvian Yellow Rice

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • ¼ cup onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon each of cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions
 

Preparing Chicken

  • In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients for the chicken marinade and mix to combine. Reserve about ¼ of the mixture and set aside. Add in the chicken and mix until fully coated. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium-high, or preheat oven to 450ºF. This would also be a good time to make rice, if serving with rice.
  • Grill the chicken on both sides for at least 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through to 165ºF. Brush with the reserved marinade halfway through.
  • Place the chicken on a foil-lined sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Brush with the reserved marinade halfway through.

Making Rice

  • Wash rice until water runs clear. Soak for 10-15 minutes then drain water. Sauté onion and garlic in a pot with butter until soft.
  • Add the rice and seasoning to the pot and stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then cover with lid and reduce heat to low. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in frozen peas, cover with lid and rest for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Making Green Sauce

  • Add all the ingredients for the sauce to a blender and pulse for 30 seconds or until creamy. Taste and add salt & pepper.

Serving

  • Divide rice mixture into serving plates, top with grilled chicken and a drizzle of the green sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

You can use a whole chicken cut in halves or quarters. Other options include skin-on chicken thighs, drumsticks, or leg quarters. Boneless chicken thighs are also a great choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 655kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 46gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 1036mgPotassium: 1029mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 968IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 3mg
Keyword green sauce, peruvian chicken, yellow rice
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