Peruvian Chicken and Rice Green Sauce Made Irresistible

Name: Peruvian Chicken and Rice Green Sauce Made Irresistible
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1.5-2 pounds chicken thighs breasts or any cut see notes; 2-3 cloves garlic minced; 2 tablespoons lime juice or white vinegar; 2 tablespoons oil of choice; 1 Tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 whole jalapeño chiles roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 tbsp butter or oil; 1/4 cup onion diced; 2-3 garlic cloves minced; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp EACH cumin onion powder salt pepper; 2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:30min

Enjoy a flavorful family dinner with Peruvian Chicken and Rice Green Sauce. This easy dinner features aji verde sauce, tender chicken, and vibrant yellow rice, perfect for a one pot chicken rice weeknight meal.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:45:36 GMT