Description
A flavorful Peruvian dish featuring tender chicken and aromatic rice, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the diced red bell pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the rinsed rice. Stir to coat the rice with the spices and mix everything well.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas on top of the rice without stirring. Cover again and let steam until the peas are heated through.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper when cooking the onions.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts or even shrimp for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg