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Peruvian style chicken

Peruvian style chicken

A flavorful and aromatic Peruvian style chicken, roasted to golden perfection with a smoky spice crust and served with a creamy green sauce, lime wedges, and fresh herbs

  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Whole chicken: 1.5 kg, juicy and perfect for roasting
  • Olive oil: 3 tablespoons, helps the spices adhere and keeps the chicken moist
  • Garlic cloves: 5 cloves, minced, adds deep savory warmth
  • Lime juice: 3 tablespoons, brings brightness and balance
  • Smoked paprika: 2 teaspoons, gives subtle smokiness and color
  • Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon, adds earthy depth
  • Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon, contributes herbal notes
  • Salt: 1.5 teaspoons, enhances every flavor
  • Black pepper: 1 teaspoon, adds gentle heat
  • Fresh cilantro: 1 cup, for the sauce, brings freshness
  • Fresh parsley: 0.5 cup, for the sauce, adds clean herbal flavor
  • Jalapeño pepper: 1 medium, seeds removed, gives mild heat
  • Greek yogurt: 0.5 cup, creates a creamy, tangy sauce base
  • Lime zest: 1 teaspoon, intensifies citrus aroma

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 220°C and position the rack in the center.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top if available.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Rub the marinade all over the chicken, making sure it coats every surface.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Roast the chicken for 60 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden and cooked through.
  6. Finishing Touches: Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve with the creamy green sauce on top.

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for several hours for deeper flavor.
  • Use a rack to allow even roasting and crisp skin.
  • Blend the sauce until smooth for the best texture.
  • Let the chicken rest before slicing to retain juices.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Peruvian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 60 g
  • Cholesterol: 160 mg

Keywords: Peruvian chicken, roasted chicken, creamy green sauce, Pollo a la Brasa, easy chicken recipe