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Unmissable Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde in 45 Minutes

Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde
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A flavorful Peruvian-style grilled chicken served with zesty aji verde sauce and cilantro rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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  • For the Chicken:
    • 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp smoked paprika
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ½ tsp black pepper
    • Juice of 1 lime
  • For the Aji Verde Sauce:
    • 1 cup fresh cilantro
    • 2 jalapeños (seeded for mild heat)
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
    • 2 tbsp lime juice
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • Salt to taste
  • For the Cilantro Rice:
    • 1½ cups white rice
    • 3 cups chicken broth or water
    • 2 tbsp butter or oil
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken with olive oil, lime juice, and spices until fully coated.
  2. Cook chicken on a hot grill or skillet until charred and cooked through.
  3. Blend cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth.
  4. Simmer rice in broth with butter, then fluff and fold in cilantro.
  5. Slice chicken over cilantro rice and generously spoon aji verde on top.

Notes

  • Seed jalapeños for milder heat.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter sauce.
  • Adjust salt to taste.

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