Authentic Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Aji Verde Sauce - Graceful Flavors

Ingredients

• 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or drumsticks)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup cilantro leaves, blended with 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (for color)
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 jalapeños (seeds removed for less spice)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin