Peruvian Chicken With Aji Verde And Cilantro Rice
A wholesome, flavorful Peruvian Chicken With Aji Verde And Cilantro Rice featuring spice rubbed chicken, creamy aji verde sauce, and fluffy cilantro lime rice, balanced, colorful, and satisfying for both everyday meals and special family dinners.
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Ingredients
Aji Verde Green Sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro packed
- 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers seeded if desired
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Cotija or Parmesan crumbled
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Peruvian Style Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cilantro Lime Rice
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 2½ cups water or low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
For Serving
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Blend all aji verde ingredients until mostly smooth with small green flecks, then refrigerate to allow the flavors to develop.
- Season the chicken, cook over medium high heat until golden and fully cooked, then rest briefly before slicing.
- Cook the rice until tender, let it rest, then fold in cilantro and fresh lime juice.
- Assemble bowls with rice, sliced chicken, a generous drizzle of aji verde, and fresh cilantro on top.