Juicy Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce in 30 Minutes
A flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender Peruvian-style chicken and rice, topped with a zesty green sauce. Quick, easy, and packed with bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Season chicken with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5 minutes per side, then remove.
- Add rice to the skillet and toast for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, mayonnaise, and lime juice to make the green sauce.
- Serve chicken and rice topped with the green sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Adjust jalapeño amount to control spice level.
- Use leftover green sauce as a dip or sandwich spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg