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Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce You’ll Love!

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  • Author: mohamedcherifsfaitri@gmail.com
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: Peruvian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful and vibrant dish featuring tender chicken served over a bed of rice, accompanied by a zesty green sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 cups of rice
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup of cilantro
  • 1/4 cup of green onions
  • 1 jalapeño pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a pot, heat some oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add the rice and stir for a few minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
  6. While the rice is cooking, grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
  7. In a blender, combine cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, and a bit of water to make the green sauce.
  8. Serve the chicken over the rice and drizzle with the green sauce.

Notes

  • Adjust the spiciness of the green sauce by adding more or less jalapeño.
  • For a creamier sauce, add a bit of avocado to the blender.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg