Description
A vibrant and comforting dish that features tender chicken thighs, fluffy rice, and a bright green sauce made from fresh cilantro and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Brown the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the rice, coating each grain with the oil and spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Return browned chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, until rice is fluffy and chicken is tender.
- Blend cilantro, jalapeño (if using), garlic, lime juice, and olive oil in a blender until smooth to create the green sauce.
- Serve the chicken and rice with the green sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the spice blend for a few hours. Adjust seasoning to your liking for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg