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Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce

This Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Peru to your kitchen.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: Peruvian
Keyword: Comfort Food, easy dinner, Family Meal, Fluffy Rice, Green Sauce, Peruvian Chicken And Rice
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • blender

Ingredients

For the Chicken and Rice

  • 2 cups long-grain rice of your favorite variety
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts lean for tenderness
  • 4 cups chicken broth low-sodium if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin for flavor
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

For the Green Sauce

  • 1 cup cilantro fresh leaves
  • 1 piece jalapeno seeded
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  • Sauté onion and garlic until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Combine rice, chicken broth, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Boil the mixture, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
  • Blend cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  • Cook chicken by grilling or baking until fully cooked.
  • Serve chicken on a bed of rice with a generous drizzle of green sauce.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with additional cilantro leaves for a fresh touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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