Description
Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to Peru. Juicy, marinated chicken is perfectly roasted and served over fluffy white rice, drizzled with a zesty green sauce made from fresh cilantro and lime. This recipe is ideal for family gatherings or weeknight dinners, offering an explosion of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1–2 green chilies (jalapeños), seeds removed
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine rice and water (2 cups) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend cilantro, green chilies, garlic, lime juice, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Place seared chicken in an oven-safe dish, pour half the green sauce over it, and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with chicken and remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 552
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken ahead of time. You can also add bell peppers for extra crunch or substitute chicken with tofu for a plant-based option.