Peruvian Chicken and Rice: Easy Recipe with Creamy Green Sauce
Learn how to make delicious Peruvian Chicken and Rice with a creamy green sauce that’s easy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken thighs and cook until browned.
- Add garlic and cumin, stir for a minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and rice, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, avocado, lime, and salt to make the green sauce.
- Serve chicken and rice topped with green sauce.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken, Rice, Green Sauce, Easy Recipe