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Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce

A vibrant Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce that satisfies your hunger and revives your love for homemade food.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER RECIPES
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cloves Fresh garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Freshly squeezed lime juice for marinating
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain jasmine rice
  • 2 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
For the Green Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 medium Green bell pepper chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • blender

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather ingredients. Begin by assembling all the ingredients on your countertop.
  2. Marinate the chicken. In a mixing bowl, blend together soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and fresh cilantro. Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the rice. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, toast the rice over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, bring it to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the rice is fluffy and tender.
  4. Sear the chicken. Heat a drizzle of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side.
  5. Make the green sauce. In a blender, combine cilantro, chopped green bell pepper, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  6. Serve and enjoy. Slice the chicken and serve it over the fluffy rice, then generously drizzle the green sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra cilantro leaves for a fresh touch. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.

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