Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce Recipe Made Easy!

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Molly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Peruvian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A delicious and easy-to-make Peruvian chicken and rice dish served with a vibrant green sauce.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 cups of rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup of cilantro
  • 1/4 cup of parsley
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large pot, heat oil and brown the chicken on both sides.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  4. Stir in the rice and cook for a few minutes.
  5. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
  7. In a blender, combine cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, lime juice, and a bit of water to make the green sauce.
  8. Serve the chicken and rice with the green sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

  • For a spicier sauce, leave some seeds in the jalapeño.
  • Let the chicken marinate for a few hours for more flavor.
  • Serve with lime wedges for extra zest.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg