Description
A flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken thighs served over fluffy jasmine rice and drizzled with a vibrant green sauce made from fresh herbs and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups jasmine or long-grain rice
- 2 ½ cups water or chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 jalapeño or 1 aji amarillo, seeds removed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Water, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well-coated in this aromatic marinade. Cover and let them rest for at least 30 minutes, or ideally, place in the fridge overnight.
- Prepare the Rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, bring the 2 ½ cups of water or chicken broth to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, cover, and reduce to a simmer. Cook according to package instructions until tender and fluffy.
- Blend the Green Sauce: In a blender, combine fresh cilantro leaves, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with water if necessary.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, sear the marinated chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C).
- Plate and Serve: Place a generous serving of fluffy rice on each plate, top with the cooked chicken thighs, and drizzle with the green sauce. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.
Notes
Marinate chicken for deeper flavor, and consider rinsing the rice for optimal fluffiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg