Why Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce Rocks for Dinner
This dish combines savory chicken and flavorful rice with a zesty green sauce that elevates a simple meal to something extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 cups rice
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in lime juice, yogurt, garlic, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- Grill or bake the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
- Blend cilantro, green onions, yogurt, and lime juice to make the green sauce.
- Serve the chicken on a bed of rice, drizzled with green sauce.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep as it keeps well in the fridge.
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken, Green Sauce, Dinner Recipe