Description
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. This recipe features succulent chicken marinated in zesty spices, served over fluffy long-grain rice and drizzled with a refreshing Aji Verde sauce. Perfect for gatherings or a delicious weeknight dinner, this dish will tantalize your taste buds with its rich flavors and colorful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, packed
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup diced green peppers
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves for the sauce
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed
- 1/4 cup lime juice for the sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise for the sauce
- 2 garlic cloves for the sauce
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green peppers and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Cook rice: Stir in washed rice, toasting it for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15–20 minutes until fluffy.
- 4. Cook chicken: In another skillet over medium-high heat, sear marinated chicken until golden (about 6 minutes per side).
- 5. Make Aji Verde sauce: Blend cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, mayonnaise, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 6. Serve: Plate the rice topped with chicken and drizzle with Aji Verde sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg