Peruvian Cilantro Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup frozen, chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup frozen peas (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup uncooked white rice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• place the chicken into a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover, about 3 cups. bring to a boil and cook for about fifteen minutes, or until chicken is done. dice chicken, and reserve cooking liquid.
• in a food processor or blender, puree cilantro with 1/2 cup water.
• heat oil in a saucepan and cook garlic until lightly browned. pour in 2 cups of the cooking liquid and stir in the cilantro puree, diced chicken, carrots, peas, cumin and rice. season with salt and pepper to taste. bring to a simmer, then cover; cook on low heat until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.