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Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce: A Flavorful Journey for Beginner Cooks
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A delightful culinary adventure awaits with Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce, a vibrant dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. This easy-to-make recipe combines marinated chicken with aromatic yellow rice and a creamy cilantro sauce, making it an ideal choice for beginner cooks eager to explore Peruvian cuisine. Whether you’re hosting a weekend gathering or preparing a weeknight dinner, this dish will impress family and friends alike. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, you’re just one recipe away from creating a memorable meal that bursts with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5–2 pounds chicken (thighs or breasts)
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons oil of choice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 whole jalapeño chiles, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter/oil
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon EACH cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in minced garlic, lime juice, oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or oven to 450°F.
  3. Cook the marinated chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (approximately 5-7 minutes per side on the grill or about 30 minutes in the oven).
  4. Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear; sauté onion and garlic in butter before adding rice and spices. Add chicken stock and cook covered on low heat for 15 minutes.
  5. Blend cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeños, garlic, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the green sauce.
  6. Serve chicken over rice drizzled with green sauce.

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