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Peruvian Chicken and Rice

Peruvian Chicken and Rice with a Creamy Green Twist

Enjoy a vibrant Peruvian Chicken and Rice dish, bursting with flavors and topped with a creamy green sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 655

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken bulk of the dish, marinate for flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice fresh for brightness
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil could substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin for warm flavor
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika adds smokiness
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper to taste, adjust for spice
For the Rice
  • 2 cups Long-Grain Rice rinse well
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas could use fresh peas
For the Green Sauce
  • 1 cup Cilantro or substitute with parsley
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream omit for lower-calorie option
  • 1-2 pieces Jalapeños adjust for spice
  • 2 tbsp Lemon/Lime Juice fresh juice preferred

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • grill or oven
  • large saucepan
  • Blender or Food Processor

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 450°F. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or bake for 30 minutes until fully cooked. Let rest.
  3. Prepare the Rice: Rinse rice under cold water to remove excess starch. Soak for 10-15 minutes. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add rice, cumin, and paprika.
  4. Cook the Rice: Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  5. Make the Green Sauce: Blend cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil, and lemon/lime juice until creamy. Adjust spice level if needed.
  6. Serve the Dish: Spoon rice onto plates, top with chicken, and drizzle with green sauce. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 655kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavors. Serve immediately for best experience.

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