Pollo Asado Peruano with Creamy Aji Verde & Garlic Vegetable Rice

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📖 DESCRIPTION

Pollo Asado Peruano is a juicy, spice-marinated chicken dish infused with garlic, lime, and smoky spices. It is served with a vibrant, creamy green sauce called Aji Verde and fragrant garlic vegetable rice. The combination is bold, zesty, and deeply aromatic.

🧂 INGREDIENTS

🍗 Chicken

  • 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

🌿 Green Sauce (Aji Verde)

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1–2 green chilies (adjust spice level)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1–2 tbsp water (to adjust consistency)

🍚 Garlic Vegetable Rice

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp butter or oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS

🍗 Chicken

  1. Mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Coat chicken thighs well and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
  3. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 35–45 minutes or grill until golden and fully cooked.
  4. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

🌿 Aji Verde Sauce

  1. Blend cilantro, green chilies, garlic, mayo, yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
  2. Add water little by little until smooth and creamy.
  3. Taste and adjust salt or lime as needed.
  4. Chill before serving for best flavor.

🍚 Garlic Vegetable Rice

  1. Heat butter in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add vegetables and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Stir in cooked rice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix well and heat through.

💡 TIPS

  • Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
  • Grill chicken for smoky restaurant-style taste.
  • Add extra chili to Aji Verde if you like it spicy.
  • Use leftover rice for better texture in fried-style rice.
  • Serve with lime wedges for extra freshness.

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