Oven Roasted Peruvian Chicken
User Reviews
4.9
75 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
390 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Peruvian
Oven Roasted Peruvian Chicken
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This Peruvian Chicken is roasted whole in the oven, and served with the most incredible green dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
Chicken
- 3 to 4 pound whole chicken
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 limes
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons butter optional
Peruvian Green Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves loosely packed
- 1 to 2 jalapeños
- 1 tablespoons aji amarillo paste
- 2 tablespoons grated cotija cheese
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Place the chicken on a roasting pan rack.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, sugar, pepper, and oregano. Use your fingers to loosen the skin around each end opening. Spoon some of the spice mixture under the skin so the flavors get in direct contact with the meat. Brush the outside of the chicken with some of the mixture as well. Optional, use kitchen string to tie the drumsticks together.
- Roast in the 475 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, reduce temperature to 350 degrees. Continue roasting until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 1 hour, 15 minutes. Baste the chicken periodically for maximum moisture.
- Let chicken rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting and serving. Serve hot with Peruvian Dipping Sauce.
Peruvian Green Dipping Sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- *If you don't have aji Amarillo paste, you can substitute 1 whole pepperoncini instead or 1 habanero which have similar flavor profiles.
- **For the cotija cheese, grated parmesan cheese is also an acceptable substitute.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
1288mg
(54%)
Potassium
304mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
647IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1288mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 647IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
75 reviews
Excellent
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