Peruvian Chicken with Traditional Green Sauce
This Peruvian Chicken is freaking amazing, thanks to the green chile and cilantro sauce. It is guaranteed to become one of your favorites!
Servings 6 people
Calories 582kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 3 ½ - 4 lb (1.5-2kg) whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Aji Verde sauce:
- 3 jalapeño chiles , roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- The chicken. Butterfly the chicken according to these instructions. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). In a small bowl, combine the cumin, paprika, garlic, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oil and spread the mixture all over the chicken. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on it. Put the chicken on it and roast until the thickest part of the breast registers 145°F (60°C), for about 40 minutes. Carve the chicken and serve.
- The sauce. Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a blender and blend until smooth. With the blender running, add the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal