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!
Ingredients:
- 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
Green Sauce
- 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
Peruvian Yellow Rice
- 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
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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