Description
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds with bold flavors and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests at dinner. Juicy marinated chicken served over fluffy rice, drizzled with a zesty green sauce, creates an unforgettable culinary experience. Get ready to indulge in a fiesta of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Sear the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice and salt. Lower heat, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Blend cilantro, garlic, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, jalapeño (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve rice topped with sliced chicken and drizzle the green sauce over it.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 75mg