Peruvian Chicken and Rice: Easy Recipe with Green Sauce for Beginners
Discover the vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine with this easy chicken and rice recipe, perfect for beginner cooks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft.
- Add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Stir in the cumin and then add the rice, stirring to coat.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, blend cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice in a food processor to make green sauce.
- Once the rice is cooked, serve it topped with chicken, drizzled with green sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and garlic beforehand.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeño for desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken, Rice, Green Sauce, Beginner Recipes