Peruvian Chicken and Rice: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Home Cooking
Enjoy the rich flavors of Peruvian cuisine with this easy chicken and rice recipe that brings traditional home cooking to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 cups white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup peas
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and brown on all sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pot, add onion and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add rice, cumin, paprika, and stir for a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add back the chicken. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes. Add peas and bell pepper, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in spices overnight.
- Adjust cooking time if using different rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken and Rice, easy recipe, flavorful home cooking