Description
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the essence of Peru to your table. This recipe features juicy marinated chicken served over fluffy rice and topped with a zesty cilantro-green sauce. Perfect for beginner cooks, it’s an easy yet impressive meal for gatherings, guaranteed to tantalize taste buds and spark joy in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing it with minced garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Rinse the rice under cold water. In a pot, combine the rice and water (or broth), bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until cooked through (about 15 minutes).
- Prepare the green sauce by blending cilantro, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C).
- Serve the chicken over rice and drizzle generously with green sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg