Description
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds straight to Peru. This recipe features marinated chicken grilled to perfection, paired with aromatic yellow rice infused with spices, and topped with a zesty green sauce that adds a burst of flavor. Ideal for both casual family dinners or special gatherings, this dish is simple enough for beginner cooks while delivering impressive results that will leave everyone craving more. The combination of protein-rich chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh herbs creates a satisfying meal that’s sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 pounds chicken
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 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
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon butter/oil
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 450°F.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through or bake for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare yellow rice by sautéing onion and garlic in butter, then adding rinsed rice and spices before cooking in chicken stock.
- Blend cilantro, mayonnaise, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the green sauce.
- Serve warm with grilled chicken on top of the rice drizzled with green sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Adjust the spice level of the green sauce by varying the jalapeño quantity. Add seasonal vegetables to the rice for extra nutrition.