Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Green Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded for less heat, if desired)
- 1 garlic clove
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. - Sear the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. - Cook the Rice:
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant (about 2–3 minutes). Stir in the rice and ground cumin, toasting the rice for about 1 minute. - Simmer:
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Return the seared chicken to the skillet, cover, and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. - Make the Green Sauce:
While the chicken and rice are cooking, combine the cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. - Serve:
Plate the chicken and rice, then drizzle generously with the green sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the jalapeño in the green sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- For an extra burst of flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the finished dish.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs if desired, though cooking times may vary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer, Blend
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
