Description
Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender, seasoned chicken with fluffy rice, all topped with a zesty green sauce made from fresh cilantro and lime. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for beginner cooks eager to impress family and friends without the stress. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this vibrant meal will surely elevate your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sear chicken for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a pot, combine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- For the green sauce, blend cilantro, lime juice, Greek yogurt, and garlic until smooth.
- Slice cooked chicken into strips and serve over fluffy rice. Drizzle generously with green sauce.
- Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg