Description
A flavorful Peruvian dish featuring tender chicken and seasoned rice, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to toast slightly. Then, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- After 15 minutes, stir in the cooked chicken and frozen peas. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the peas are heated through.
- Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lime juice and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute quinoa for rice for a healthier option or add other vegetables like corn or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg