Aji Verde Chicken Bowls Illustrated Recipe Card

Peru

Peruvian

40 minutes

Aji Verde Chicken Bowls

Experience the vibrant flavors of Peru with these Aji Verde Chicken Bowls. Tender chicken marinated in zesty aji verde sauce is paired with fresh ingredients, making this dish both delicious and healthy.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast

1/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup green onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 cups cooked rice

1/2 cup parsley, chopped (for garnish)

1/4 cup additional lime wedges (for serving)

Hand-drawn steps

In a blender, combine olive oil, lime juice, jalapeño, cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the aji verde marinade.

Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate them in the blended aji verde for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat a skillet over medium heat, then add the marinated chicken pieces, cooking them until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

While the chicken is cooking, prepare rice according to the package instructions if not already done.

Once the chicken is cooked, serve it over a bed of rice in individual bowls.

Top each bowl with chopped green onions and parsley for a fresh finish.

Tiny tips

Allow the chicken to marinate longer for deeper flavor, up to 2 hours if possible.

For spicier chicken, leave some seeds in the jalapeño during blending.

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