Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce, a dish that transforms everyday ingredients into an extraordinary meal. This delightful recipe features tender marinated chicken thighs paired with fluffy cilantro-lime rice, all drizzled with a creamy and zesty green sauce made from fresh jalapeños and cilantro. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish not only tantalizes the taste buds but also provides a comforting, nourishing experience reminiscent of Peru’s rich culinary heritage. Enjoy a taste of South America right at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups jasmine rice
- 2¼ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4–5 jalapeño peppers, stems removed
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup queso fresco (or feta cheese)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Pat chicken dry and season with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a food processor, blend jalapeños, cilantro, mayonnaise, cheese, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Rinse rice under cold water. Cook in chicken broth according to package instructions.
- Fluff cooked rice with cilantro, lime juice, butter, and salt before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg