Description
A comforting one-pot meal combining juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and a fresh cilantro lime sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, seasoned
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the pan. Cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. Add garlic to the pan and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add the rice to the pan, stirring it for a bit. Then, pour in the chicken broth. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is fluffy.
- While the rice is cooking, mix cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to make a fresh green sauce.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork. Place the chicken on top of the rice and drizzle with the green sauce before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices beforehand. Feel free to add vegetables like peas or bell peppers into the rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Peruvian chicken, chicken and rice, comfort food, one-pot meal, easy dinner