Bill's Peruvian Chicken and Rice

Spiced roasted chicken breast is paired with savory white rice in this satisfying meal inspired by the Peruvian dish, pollo a la brasa.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 18 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 38 mins
• Calories: 402 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 onions, diced
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1.5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 0.25 teaspoon chile powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons garlic, paprika, 1 tablespoon cumin, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and chile powder in a large bowl. Add onions and chicken; stir to coat.

Step 3

Transfer chicken mixture to a casserole dish.

Step 4

Roast in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 5

Combine chicken broth, basmati rice, 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 6

Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add frozen peas. Cook and stir until bright green, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir peas into the rice. Serve rice alongside chicken.