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Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde & Cilantro Rice

Savory Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde & Cilantro Rice Magic

A quick and vibrant Peruvian chicken recipe served with Aji Verde and cilantro rice, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Aji Verde
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro
  • 2 medium Jalapeño Peppers with seeds for heat
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 0.25 cup Cotija or Parmesan or queso fresco
  • 2 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1 large Fresh Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • to taste Fine Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Peruvian-Style Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste Garlic Powder
  • to taste Fine Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Cilantro-Lime Rice
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain White Rice Jasmine or Basmati
  • 3 cups Water or Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Olive Oil
  • to taste Fine Salt
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 large Lime Juice
For Serving
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Leaves optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Grill Pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeños, mayonnaise, Cotija, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Blend until mostly smooth and refrigerate.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve by placing rice in bowls, topping with chicken cutlets, drizzling with Aji Verde, and garnishing with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 36gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store the Aji Verde and cilantro-lime rice separately if meal prepping. They stay fresh up to 4 days in the fridge.

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