Easy Peruvian Chicken and Rice Recipe with Cilantro Green Sauce

Easy Peruvian Chicken and Rice Recipe with Cilantro Green Sauce

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Make restaurant-style Peruvian chicken with yellow rice and creamy green sauce. Perfectly marinated chicken, aromatic rice, and zesty cilantro sauce in just 50 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2-2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons oil of choice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 whole jalapeño chiles, roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup frozen peas

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