Bill's Peruvian Chicken and Rice

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(64)

Pollo a la brasa-inspired dish that makes an enjoyable family meal, or a great addition to any potluck dinner.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 18 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 38 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Peruvian Chicken:

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon chile powder

  • 2 onions, diced

  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced

Peruvian Rice:

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed

  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro

  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ cup frozen peas

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Mix vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons garlic, paprika, 1 tablespoon cumin, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and chile powder in a large bowl. Add onions and chicken; stir to coat.

  3. Transfer chicken mixture to a casserole dish.

  4. Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  5. Combine chicken broth, basmati rice, 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

  6. Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add frozen peas. Cook and stir until bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir peas into the rice. Serve rice alongside chicken.

Cook's Notes:

For a little more kick, increase the chile powder to 1/2 teaspoon.

For blackened chicken, broil chicken for an additional 5 minutes, or until darkened.

106 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402 Calories
12g Fat
51g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 712mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 51g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 11mg 59%
Potassium 418mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.