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Peruvian Chicken and Rice

Peruvian Chicken and Rice That Will Brighten Your Dinner!

This Peruvian Chicken and Rice is a flavorful, gluten-free dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a zesty green sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs Marinated for juiciness
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 3 tbsp Lime Juice Fresh preferred
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can use avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Fresh ground preferred
For the Rice
  • 1.5 cups Long-grain Rice Rinsed
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock Can use vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Can substitute fresh
For the Green Sauce
  • 1 cup Cilantro Fresh
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 small Jalapeños Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh preferred

Equipment

  • grill
  • Oven
  • large mixing bowl
  • Large Pot
  • blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Cook Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 450°F. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or bake for about 30 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Prepare Rice: Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Soak for 10-15 minutes. Sauté chopped onion and garlic in butter until soft, add rice and spices.
  4. Cook Rice: Add chicken stock to rice and bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until absorbed. Fold in frozen peas, sit covered for 5 minutes.
  5. Make Green Sauce: In a blender, combine cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until creamy.
  6. Serve: On a platter, spoon rice, place chicken on top, drizzle green sauce, and garnish with cilantro and lime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate chicken overnight. Cook until it reaches 165°F for juiciness. Rinse rice for fluffy texture.

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