Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Peru with this easy-to-make Peruvian Chicken & Rice with zesty green sauce. Juicy, oven-baked chicken is paired with fluffy long-grain rice and drizzled with a fresh, herbaceous sauce that brings a burst of flavor to every bite. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is both delicious and visually appealing, making it a must-try for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- While the chicken bakes, blend cilantro, garlic, lime juice, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the green sauce.
- Once cooked, let the chicken rest before slicing. Fluff the rice and serve together with sliced chicken drizzled in green sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 93mg