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Ellie King

Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a complete meal that's loaded with incredible flavor! Marinated chicken thighs or breasts are grilled or baked (your choice!) to perfection. Serve over well-seasoned rice with fresh, creamy green sauce for a dinner that's sure to impress!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5-2 pounds chicken thighs breasts, or any cut, see notes
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons oil of choice
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Green Sauce
  • 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
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Peruvian Yellow Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp butter/oil
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • 2-3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp EACH cumin onion powder, salt, pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken: In a medium bowl, add all the ingredients for the chicken marinade and mix to combine. Reserve about ¼ of the mixture and set aside. Add in the chicken and mix until fully coated. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. When ready to cook, preheat grill to medium-high, or preheat oven to 450ºF. This would also be a good time to make rice, if serving with rice.
  3. To Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken on both sides for at least 5-7 minutes per side (will vary depending on the cut of chicken) or until cooked through to 165ºF. Brush with the reserved marinade halfway through.
  4. To Bake Chicken: Place the chicken on a foil-lined sheet pan and bake for 30 minutes or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Brush with the reserved marinade halfway through.
  5. To make rice: Wash rice until water runs clear. Soak for 10-15 minutes then drain water. Sauté shallot and garlic in a pot with butter until soft. Add the rice and seasoning to the pot and stir for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then cover with lid and reduce heat to low. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in frozen peas, cover with lid and rest for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  6. To make the green sauce: Add all the ingredients for the sauce to a blender and pulse for 30 seconds or until creamy. Taste and add salt & pepper.
  7. Serve: Divide rice mixture into serving plates, top with grilled chicken and a drizzle of the green sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

Notes

Chicken: You can use a whole chicken cut in ½ or 1/4th. You can also use skin-on chicken thighs, drumsticks, or leg quarters. Additionally, chicken breasts also work. Boneless chicken thighs are another great option! 
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1036mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 968IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg