Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a colorful and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Latin cuisine to your table. This recipe features marinated chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, and a zesty green sauce made from fresh cilantro and jalapeños, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for both casual weeknight dinners and festive occasions, this meal is simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests. With its vibrant presentation and hearty ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds chicken (thighs or breasts)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2–3 cloves garlic (for marinade and sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- Spices: ground cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric
- Mayonnaise and sour cream (for the green sauce)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a mixture of minced garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or oven (450ºF).
- Cook marinated chicken on the grill for 5–7 minutes per side or bake for about 30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prepare rice by sautéing onion and garlic in butter, then add rinsed jasmine rice and seasonings before cooking with chicken stock.
- Blend green sauce ingredients until creamy; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve grilled or baked chicken on a bed of rice topped with green sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg