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Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce


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  • Author: camellia
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A flavorful dish of marinated chicken served over fluffy jasmine rice with a vibrant green sauce that brings a zesty kick.


Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add marinated chicken, and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove and let rest.
  3. In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed, then add rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  5. Blend cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth for the green sauce.
  6. Plate chicken over the jasmine rice, drizzle with green sauce, and garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

Letting the chicken marinate overnight can enhance the flavor. Adjust the spice level of the green sauce by modifying jalapeño amounts.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Peruvian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
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