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Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde & Cilantro-Lime Rice

Juicy Peruvian-style chicken served with creamy aji verde sauce and fresh cilantro-lime rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peruvian Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Aji Verde Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 jalapeños seeded if desired
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
Cilantro-Lime Rice
  • 1.5 cups white rice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet or roasting pan
  • Blender
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken with spices, garlic, oil, and lime juice.
  2. Roast chicken at 425°F until golden and cooked through.
  3. Blend all aji verde ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  4. Cook rice, then stir in lime juice, zest, and cilantro.

Notes

Serve with extra aji verde for dipping—it's addictively good.