Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce, a dish that’s perfect for beginner cooks looking to expand their culinary repertoire. This delightful meal features marinated chicken grilled to perfection, served on a bed of seasoned yellow rice, all topped with a zesty green sauce made from fresh cilantro and jalapeños. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe offers an explosion of taste that will impress everyone at the table. With straightforward preparation steps and common ingredients, making this flavorful dish is both easy and rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds chicken (thighs, breasts, or any cut)
- 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
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon butter/oil
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl, coat chicken, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat (450ºF).
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165ºF; brush with reserved marinade halfway through.
- Prepare jasmine rice by sautéing onion and garlic, then adding washed rice, seasonings, and chicken stock; simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
- Blend green sauce ingredients until creamy; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve rice topped with grilled chicken and drizzle generously with green sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 360g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg