Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Peru with this delicious Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce recipe. Tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices, flavorful yellow rice, and a creamy, herbaceous green sauce combine for a truly unforgettable meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 1.5–2 lbs chicken (thighs, breasts, or any cut)
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice or white vinegar
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Green Sauce
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 jalapeños, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon/lime juice
Peruvian Yellow Rice
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp butter/oil
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients (The Flavor Base): In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients for the chicken marinade…
- Reserve Marinade (The Flavor Booster): Reserve about ¼ of the marinade in a separate small bowl and set it aside…
- …
Notes
- Adjust spice level.
- Use meat thermometer.
- Don’t overcook rice.
- Blend sauce until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 600 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 4g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 60g
- Fiber: Approximately 4g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100mg
