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Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde & Cilantro Rice

A flavorful Peruvian dish featuring marinated grilled chicken served with a zesty Aji Verde sauce and fragrant cilantro rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Aji Verde Sauce
  • 1 cup cilantro fresh, packed
  • 1 jalapeño jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water to thin if necessary
Cilantro Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare Aji Verde Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, mayonnaise, and salt. Blend until smooth. Add water to thin if necessary.
Cook Cilantro Rice
  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Serve the grilled chicken with cilantro rice and drizzle with Aji Verde sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 3gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a spicier sauce, leave some seeds in the jalapeño. Adjust the amount of lime juice in the rice for extra flavor.

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