Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeños, mayonnaise, Cotija, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Blend until mostly smooth and refrigerate.
- Slice chicken breasts into cutlets. Toss with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat a grill pan and sear chicken for 5-7 minutes per side.
- In a saucepan, combine rice, water or broth, butter, and salt. Boil, then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes. Fluff rice and mix in cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve by placing rice in bowls, topping with chicken cutlets, drizzling with Aji Verde, and garnishing with cilantro leaves.
Nutrition
Notes
Store the Aji Verde and cilantro-lime rice separately if meal prepping. They stay fresh up to 4 days in the fridge.
