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Easy Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce

A flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a vibrant green sauce made from fresh cilantro and lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 whole jalapeño pepper seeded for less heat, if desired
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let sit for a few minutes.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add rinsed rice and ground cumin, toasting for about one minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Return seared chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes.
  5. In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  6. Plate the rice and chicken, drizzling generously with the green sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gFiber: 2g

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