Description
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transports your taste buds straight to Peru. This delightful meal features juicy, citrus-marinated chicken thighs served on a fluffy bed of jasmine rice, all topped with a zesty green sauce made from fresh herbs and a touch of spice. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish will impress your guests with its colorful presentation and bold flavors. Enjoy the combination of tender chicken and aromatic rice, enhanced by the brightness of the green sauce—a true culinary adventure in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 jalapeño (or aji amarillo)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a bowl. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and let them rest for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions using water or chicken broth until fluffy.
- Blend cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, mayonnaise (or yogurt), olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve rice topped with chicken and drizzle with green sauce. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Blending
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg