Peruvian Chicken Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken & Marinade
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2 tablespoons oil (any kind you like)
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1 tablespoon cumin powder
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1.5-2 lbs chicken thighs or chicken breasts
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2 tablespoons lime juice or any white vinegar
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2-3 minced garlic cloves
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Green Sauce
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1 cup of fresh cilantro (just the leaves)
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1/2 cup of mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 peeled garlic cloves
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
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2 jalapeño peppers, roughly chopped
→ Yellow Rice
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1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
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1/4 of an onion, chopped into small pieces
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tbsp butter or a splash of oil
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1 teaspoon turmeric powder
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2-3 garlic cloves, finely diced
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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1 cup jasmine rice
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2 cups chicken stock
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1 cup frozen peas
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and save 1/4 cup for basting the chicken later. Smother the chicken in the rest of the marinade and let it chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to a whole night.
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Heat up your grill to medium-high or your oven to 450ºF. If you're planning to serve rice on the side, this is the time to begin preparing it.
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Grill the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or bake it in the oven for 30 minutes. Make sure it reaches 165ºF inside. Halfway through, coat the chicken with the marinade you set aside.
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Wash and soak the rice for around 10-15 minutes. In a pot, cook the garlic and onion in butter. Stir in the rice and seasoning. Pour in the chicken stock, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cover it to simmer for 15 minutes. Mix in the frozen peas after and let it sit undisturbed before serving.
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Throw all the sauce ingredients into a blender and blend it until smooth and creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the fluffy rice, add chicken on top, and finish with a drizzle of the flavorful green sauce.
# Notes:
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Feel free to use any kind of chicken, including drumsticks, thighs, breasts, or a whole one.
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You can marinate the chicken anywhere from 1 hour up to overnight for maximum flavor.