Description
Indulge in a taste of Peru with this vibrant and flavorful Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce. This dish beautifully marries tender, seasoned chicken with fluffy cilantro-lime rice, all topped with a creamy, zesty green sauce made from fresh jalapeños and herbs. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe showcases the bold flavors of traditional Peruvian cuisine while remaining easy to prepare. Every bite is a delightful explosion of taste that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups jasmine rice
- 2¼ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 jalapeño peppers, stems removed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with a mix of cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Let rest.
- Blend jalapeños, cilantro, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth to create the green sauce.
- Sear chicken in an oven-safe skillet until golden brown; then roast in the oven until cooked through.
- Cook jasmine rice in chicken broth; fluff with cilantro, lime juice, butter, and salt before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g) with rice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg