Description
Experience a culinary delight with this easy-to-make Peruvian Chicken & Rice, featuring succulent chicken and a zesty green sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Olive oil
- Fresh lime juice
- Garlic cloves
- Paprika
- Long-grain rice
- Fresh cilantro
- Green chilies
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Chicken broth or water
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken breasts with olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Prepare the rice: Rinse long-grain rice until the water runs clear. Sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent, then add rice.
- 3. Cook the rice: Add chicken broth or water to cover the rice by an inch. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- 4. Make the green sauce: Blend cilantro, green chilies, sour cream (or yogurt), vinegar, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 5. Cook the chicken: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear marinated chicken for 6–7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 6. Serve: Fluff rice with a fork and plate it with seared chicken drizzled generously with green sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Cooking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with tofu or add vegetables like bell peppers for added color and nutrition. Adjust spice levels according to your preference; add more chilies for heat or use milder options.