Peruvian Chicken and Rice: Juicy Delight with Green Sauce Recipe
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Peruvian Chicken and Rice with a delicious green sauce that will make your taste buds dance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is done.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, green onions, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
- Serve chicken over rice, drizzled with green sauce.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for more flavor.
- Serve with additional lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg