Description
A vibrant one-pot Peruvian Chicken and Rice dish made with juicy chicken thighs, seasoned rice, and tender vegetables, all infused with Latin spices for a comforting and bold-flavored meal.
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups long grain white rice
3 cups chicken broth
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Optional: avocado slices, lime wedges, extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion and red bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Return the seared chicken to the pot, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in frozen peas, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
- Cover and let sit off the heat for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm with optional avocado slices, lime wedges, and extra cilantro.
Notes
Swap chicken thighs with drumsticks or shredded rotisserie chicken for variety or convenience.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
Mix in corn or chopped carrots for additional vegetables.
Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt for a creamy version.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze in portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 435 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
