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Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce
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Peruvian Chicken and Rice with Green Sauce

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine or long-grain rice
  • 4 chicken breasts marinated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 1 jalapeño seeded for less heat
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • Zest from one lime

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken breasts in olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a pot, cook the rice according to package instructions, using chicken broth instead of water for added flavor.
  • While the rice cooks, grill or bake the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
  • For the green sauce, blend cilantro, parsley, jalapeño, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, and lime zest until smooth.
  • Serve the chicken over the yellow rice and drizzle the green sauce on top.