Description
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that transports your taste buds straight to South America. Tender chicken thighs are marinated in zesty lime juice and spices, then seared to perfection and served atop fluffy jasmine rice. The dish is elevated by a fresh green sauce made from cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño, adding a burst of brightness to each bite. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for family dinners or special occasions. With its delightful combination of flavors and colors, Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño (or ajà amarillo)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add chicken thighs to coat; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the rice: Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water or chicken broth in a pot; cook according to package instructions.
- Prepare the green sauce: Blend cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, mayonnaise (or yogurt), olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust consistency with water as needed.
- Sear the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble: Serve rice on plates topped with chicken and drizzle with green sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg