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Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce That's a Flavor Bomb

This Peruvian Chicken And Rice with Green Sauce is a flavor bomb perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Aji Verde Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro, packed Use parsley for a milder taste.
  • 1-2 Jalapeño Peppers, seeded Keep some seeds for spice.
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Mix half with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
  • ¼ cup Cotija or Parmesan Cheese, crumbled Skip for dairy-free.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, peeled
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp Fine Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground
For the Chicken
  • 2 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Best sliced into thinner cutlets.
  • 1½ tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1½ tsp Paprika, sweet or smoked
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • Olive Oil, for searing
For the Cilantro-Lime Rice
  • 1½ cups Long-Grain White Rice Swap for brown rice or quinoa.
  • 2½ cups Water or Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp Butter or Olive Oil
  • ½ tsp Fine Salt
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
Optional Garnish
  • Extra Cilantro Leaves For garnish when serving.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Grill Pan
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Make Aji Verde
  1. In a blender, combine fresh cilantro, jalapeños, mayonnaise, cheese, garlic, and lime juice. Drizzle in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and blend until mostly smooth, then refrigerate.
Prepare & Cook Chicken
  1. Slice chicken into thin cutlets, toss with olive oil, spices, and seasonings. Heat grill pan and sear for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked.
Make Cilantro-Lime Rice
  1. Combine rice, broth, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil, then simmer covered until liquid is absorbed. Rest, fluff with cilantro and lime juice.
Assemble Bowls
  1. Serve by placing rice in bowls, topping with chicken, drizzling with aji verde, and garnishing with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed throughout the week. Adjust heat in aji verde based on preference.

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