Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce: A Flavorful Journey for Beginner Cooks
Enjoy a delightful culinary adventure with Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines marinated chicken, vibrant yellow rice, and an irresistible green sauce. Ideal for both family dinners and casual gatherings, this easy recipe boasts rich flavors and a stunning presentation that will impress your guests while being simple enough for novice cooks. Packed with protein and fresh vegetables, it’s not only delicious but also a nutritious meal option. In just 50 minutes from start to finish, you can create a wholesome dish that promises to be a new favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds chicken (thighs, breasts, or any cut)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oil of choice
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 whole jalapeño chiles, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon butter/oil
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high or oven to 450°F.
- Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 5-7 minutes per side on the grill or 30 minutes in the oven).
- Wash and soak jasmine rice; sauté onion and garlic in oil before adding rice and chicken stock.
- Cook rice covered on low heat for about 15 minutes; stir in peas afterward.
- Blend cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for the green sauce.
- Serve by plating rice topped with grilled chicken drizzled with green sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 682mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 83mg