Peruvian Chicken And Rice: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Home Cooking
This Peruvian Chicken and Rice recipe brings you vibrant flavors and is easy to make!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a pot, heat the olive oil and add onions and garlic; sauté until golden.
- Add marinated chicken and brown on both sides.
- Stir in the chopped bell pepper and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add rice, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with lime wedges for added flavor.
- Garnish with cilantro or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken And Rice