Description
A flavorful Peruvian dish featuring chicken and rice cooked with spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of rice
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until soft.
- Stir in the rice and spices, mixing well.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours.
- Serve with a side of salad or avocado.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Peruvian Chicken and Rice