Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Peru with this delectable Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce. Juicy, marinated chicken is served over fluffy rice and drizzled with a zesty green sauce made from fresh cilantro and spices. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish delivers an explosion of taste that will transport you straight to the streets of Lima.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green chili peppers (adjust for spice)
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Rice: Boil chicken broth in a pot. Add rinsed rice and simmer until fluffy (15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Make the Green Sauce: Blend cilantro, garlic, green chili peppers, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble & Serve: Fluff rice and plate it. Top with sliced chicken and drizzle generously with green sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg