Description
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a vibrant dish that combines tender, marinated chicken with fluffy rice, all drizzled with a zesty green sauce. This flavorful meal is perfect for novice cooks looking to impress at dinner parties or enjoy a cozy night in. The bright flavors of cilantro and lime create an unforgettable dining experience that brings joy and laughter to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 mild green chili peppers
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper; place in the baking dish.
- In a blender, combine cilantro, lime juice, chili peppers, garlic, and olive oil; blend until smooth.
- Pour half of the green sauce over the chicken and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring water to boil in a pot. Add rinsed rice and cook according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve rice on plates with chicken on top; drizzle remaining green sauce over everything.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with rice (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg