Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce is a complete meal that's loaded with incredible flavor!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course main
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal
grill
Oven
Blender
pot
Sheet pan
Medium bowl
Chicken Marinade
- 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
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Green Sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ 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 to taste
Peruvian Yellow Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon butter/oil
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
Preparation
In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients for the chicken marinade and mix to combine. Reserve about ¼ of the mixture and set aside. Add in the chicken and mix until fully coated. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium-high, or preheat oven to 450ºF. This would also be a good time to make rice, if serving with rice.
Cooking Chicken
To Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken on both sides for at least 5-7 minutes per side (will vary depending on the cut of chicken) or until cooked through to 165ºF. Brush with the reserved marinade halfway through.
To Bake Chicken: Place the chicken on a foil-lined sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Brush with the reserved marinade halfway through.
Making Rice
Wash rice until water runs clear. Soak for 10-15 minutes then drain water. Sauté shallot and garlic in a pot with butter until soft. Add the rice and seasoning to the pot and stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then cover with lid and reduce heat to low. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in frozen peas, cover with lid and rest for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Green Sauce, peruvian chicken, yellow rice