Description
A comforting Peruvian dish featuring tender chicken, aromatic spices, fluffy rice, and a zesty green sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1¾ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed (for green sauce)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for light option)
- 1 small jalapeño (seeds removed for less heat)
- 1 garlic clove (for green sauce)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (for green sauce)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for green sauce)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (for green sauce)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for green sauce)
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add rice to the pan, stir for 1 minute to coat in oil and spices.
- Pour in chicken broth, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in peas and return chicken to the pan. Cover and cook for another 5 minutes until rice is fluffy and peas are tender.
- Add chopped cilantro and lime juice, fluff rice with a fork, and adjust seasoning.
- For the green sauce, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Spoon chicken and rice into bowls, drizzle with green sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. This dish can be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Peruvian