Description
A delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with perfectly cooked rice and a vibrant green sauce, showcasing the best of Peruvian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and olive oil for at least 30 minutes.
- In a pot, cook the rice according to package instructions, using chicken broth instead of water for added flavor.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, green onions, jalapeño, garlic, and olive oil to make the green sauce.
- Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
- Serve the chicken over the rice and drizzle with the green sauce.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, leave the seeds in the jalapeño.
- This dish pairs well with a side of salad or vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken, Rice, Green Sauce, Flavorful Dish