Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the tastes of Latin American cuisine right to your dinner table. This recipe features juicy marinated chicken served over perfectly seasoned rice, complemented by a zesty green sauce that adds a creamy kick to every bite. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also deliciously satisfying. With a blend of spices, fresh herbs, and optional variations, it’s sure to become a beloved favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 pounds chicken
- 4–5 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 whole jalapeños
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 1 hour in the fridge.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 450°F. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until cooked through or bake for about 30 minutes.
- Prepare rice: Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in oil until soft. Add rinsed jasmine rice and seasonings; stir briefly before adding chicken stock. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Make green sauce: Blend cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt & pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Plate rice topped with grilled chicken and drizzle with green sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg