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.
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce
Recipe by Daily Disher
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish featuring juicy chicken, fragrant rice, and a creamy, zesty cilantro-jalapeño sauce.
Course: Main
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ 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
½ cup sour cream
1 piece jalapeño, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
1.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat; sear chicken thighs until golden, about 4 minutes per side.
2.
Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent.
3.
Stir in cumin, salt, rice, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to the pan, cover, and reduce heat to low.
4.
Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender and fluffy. Remove from heat.
5.
In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, olive oil, and sour cream; blend until smooth and creamy.
6.
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 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg