Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix together minced garlic, lime juice, oil, ground cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 450°F. Remove chicken from marinade and cook until golden-brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prepare the Yellow Rice: Rinse rice under cold water until clear, soak for 10-15 mins. Heat butter/oil, sauté onion and garlic until onion softens.
- Cook the Rice: Add soaked rice, stir for 2 mins. Add chicken stock, turmeric, and spices. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 mins.
- Stir in Peas: Add frozen peas to the pot, fold them into rice, re-cover and let rest for 5-10 mins.
- Make the Green Sauce: Blend cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeños, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve the Dish: Serve fluffy yellow rice on plates, top with grilled chicken, and drizzle with green sauce.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow chicken to marinate for optimal flavor and tenderness. Rinse rice for fluffiness. Adjust green sauce heat to taste.
