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Peruvian Cilantro Chicken Rice

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 700 g chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 stalk of cilantro food processed
  • 1 medium onion (optional) chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves food processed
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large sauce pan, on medium heat, add olive oil and saute chicken thighs for 5 minutes until almost fully cooked through.
  • Add food processed cilantro and garlic, cumin, rice, and water.
  • Cover with lid and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Stir to ensure rice is not sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
  • Add frozen peas and cover until rice is fully cooked. Serve hot.