Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken
Peruvian cilantro rice combines fresh cilantro, garlic, and cumin for a fragrant green rice flavored with a bright herbal note and warm spice. Tender chicken, sweet carrots, and peas make it a complete, colorful meal suited to a family lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a large saucepan and add enough water to cover it. Bring to a boil and cook for about fifteen minutes, or until the chicken is done. Dice the chicken and reserve the cooking liquid.
- 2
In a food processor or blender, purée the cilantro with water.
- 3
Heat oil in a saucepan and cook the garlic until lightly browned. Pour in the cooking liquid and stir in the cilantro purée, diced chicken, carrots, peas, cumin, and rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 206.22 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 12.47 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 31.41 g 11%
- Total Fat 3.48 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.36 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.44 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 27.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 49.88 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.93 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 114.59 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 39.99 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 6.01 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken is a Peruvian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Diced Carrots, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 206.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken?
- It is a Peruvian recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Diced Carrots, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken?
- Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 206.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken healthy?
- Peruvian Green Cilantro Rice with Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 206.22 calories and 12.47 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It contains Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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