Description
A vibrant, flavorful dish featuring marinated grilled chicken, turmeric-infused yellow rice, and a creamy, spicy Peruvian green sauce (ají verde).
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
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1.5–2 lbs chicken (thighs or breasts)
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp lime juice or white vinegar
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2 tbsp oil
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1 tbsp ground cumin
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp kosher salt
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½ tsp black pepper
For the Green Sauce (Ají Verde)
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1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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½ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup sour cream
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2 jalapeños, chopped (seeds removed for less heat)
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2 cloves garlic
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
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Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Yellow Rice
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1 cup jasmine rice
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1 tbsp butter or oil
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¼ cup diced onion
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp turmeric
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¼ tsp each: cumin, onion powder, salt, pepper
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2 cups chicken stock
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1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
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Mix all marinade ingredients and coat the chicken. Marinate at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
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Grill chicken 5–7 minutes per side or bake at 450°F for 30 minutes, basting halfway through.
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Rinse and soak rice for 10–15 minutes. Sauté onion and garlic, stir in rice and spices, add chicken stock. Simmer 15 minutes, then stir in peas and let rest.
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Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Plate rice, top with chicken, drizzle with sauce, and serve.
Notes
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For less spicy sauce, remove jalapeño seeds or use just one pepper.
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Chicken thighs stay juicier than breasts.
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Sauce can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian-Inspired