Peruvian Chicken & Rice With Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a complete meal that’s loaded with incredible flavor! Marinated chicken thighs or breasts are grilled or baked (your choice!) to perfection. Served over seasoned Peruvian yellow rice and topped with a creamy green sauce for a dinner that’s sure to impress!

If you’re bored with the same old chicken recipes, you must give this Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce a try! In just a few simple steps, you’ll have a complete dinner with chicken that is so tender, juicy, and flavorful served over seasoned rice and topped off with an irresistible creamy green sauce, known as ají verde!

• 1.5-2 pounds chicken, thighs, breasts, or any cut, see notes
• 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
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 tbsp butter/oil
• ¼ cup onion, diced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup frozen peas