Blume's Peruvian Chicken

Submitted by Chef LL

"from my moms peruvian friend"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 6 chicken breasts
• 1 onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 serrano chilies, minced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 6 cups swansons chicken broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups raw rice
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn

directions

1. in a blender, blend cilantro leaves, chicken broth, cumin, salt and pepper. set aside. in large pot, fry chicken breast pieces in 5 tbl. olive oil until lightly browned. take out and set aside. add 1 tbl. olive oil and add onions, garlic, chilies and fry until lightly browned. turn off flame. add raw rice, peas, corn and stir. place chicken pieces on top. add the blended cilantro mixture into pot and bring to a boil. lower heat to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes. remove from heat, let sit for 20 more minutes. do not lift lid. then stir with fork to fluff and serve.

Reviews

[tinajoebob]

This is a tasty, healthy recipe. My husband and son both enjoyed it as well.

 

[madhaymom]

This recipe is simple to make and is absolutly delicious! I prepared it for a South American themed luncheon and it was a hit! I had people begging me for the recipe. This is a recipe I will make again and again.