Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD)
Peruvian arroz con pollo combines tender chicken and fluffy white rice with a vibrant cilantro, garlic, onion, and aji amarillo chile sauce. Red bell pepper adds sweetness, while peas and carrots bring color and a mild contrast to the gently spicy, fragrant dish. Serve it as a hearty family meal for lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 60
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat with enough oil to coat the bottom. Brown chicken in hot oil on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- 3
Pour more oil into the saucepan and add onion; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro, chile paste, salt, and pepper. Sauté until cilantro turns dark green, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the saucepan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a light simmer; let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Transfer the mixture carefully to an electric blender and purée.
- 5
Heat more oil in the same saucepan over medium-high heat; sauté bell pepper in hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Return the puréed cilantro mixture to the saucepan and add chicken. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove chicken to a clean plate.
- 6
Add water and rice to the same saucepan, adding more water if necessary. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 20 to 40 minutes. Stir in peas, carrots, and chicken, and cook until warmed through, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 583.03 kcal High 29%
- Protein 34.33 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 67.02 g 24%
- Total Fat 20.19 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 2.74 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.42 mg High 24%
- Sodium 163.81 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 4.6 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 7.56 g --
- Added Sugars 4.14 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 58.95 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.42 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 172.26 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 236.74 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 39.32 mg Good Source 44%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Peruvian Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD) is a Peruvian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Chili Paste. Each serving provides about 583.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD)?
- It is a Peruvian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Chili Paste, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD)?
- Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD)?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 583.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD) healthy?
- Peruvian-Style Chicken with Cilantro Rice (Arroz con Pollo) (2000 kcal OMAD) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 583.03 calories and 34.33 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 163.81 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.74 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.14 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, 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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