Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish featuring juicy chicken, fragrant rice, and a creamy, zesty cilantro-jalapeño sauce.
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
1.5 pounds chicken thighs
2 cups jasmine rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
0.5 cup sour cream
1 piece jalapeño, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; sear chicken thighs until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in cumin, salt, rice, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to the pan, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and fluffy. Remove from heat.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, olive oil, and sour cream; blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve the chicken and rice hot with the prepared green sauce drizzled on top or served on the side.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce delivers bold flavor and comforting texture in one satisfying dish. Tender chicken simmers atop cumin-infused jasmine rice, paired with a zesty, creamy cilantro-jalapeño sauce. The vibrant green sauce adds a fresh kick, making this meal as colorful as it is delicious and satisfying.
