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Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce for Home Chefs

This vibrant Peruvian Chicken and Rice recipe features zesty green sauce for a delicious dinner option.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice for maximum flavor
  • 4 cloves minced garlic can be substituted with garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin for authentic flavor
  • 1 tsp paprika smoked paprika adds more depth
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice can be substituted with basmati rice
For the Green Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro or parsley as a substitute
  • 1 medium jalapeño remove seeds for less heat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for creaminess
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil until well combined. Place the chicken thighs in the bowl, ensuring they are coated evenly. Cover and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight for enhanced flavor.
  2. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with water or chicken broth and a pinch of salt. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy and all the liquid is absorbed.
  3. In a blender, combine fresh cilantro, minced garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with water as needed.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken thighs to the skillet, cooking them for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Serve a scoop of fluffy jasmine rice on each plate, top with sliced chicken thighs, and drizzle with the green sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is customizable; feel free to adapt it to your diet!

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