Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce: The Best Homemade Delight
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A delicious and flavorful recipe for Peruvian chicken and rice served with a vibrant green sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the cumin and paprika, stirring for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the rice and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, make the green sauce by blending cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the chicken and rice topped with the green sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding or reducing jalapeños.
- Fresh cilantro enhances the flavor significantly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg