Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce
A flavorful Peruvian dish featuring succulent chicken thighs, tender rice, and a vibrant green sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of cilantro
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 lime (juiced)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Sear the chicken until it’s beautifully browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Once the chicken is browned, carefully remove it from the pot and set it aside. In the same pot, toss in the rice and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and return the chicken to the pot. Bring it all to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Plate up the chicken and rice, and drizzle that luscious green sauce on top. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust the heat by controlling the amount of jalapeño used. Serve with a side salad or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg