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Peruvian Garlic-Lime Chicken
Adapted from Cook's Illustrated. Original recipe called for roasting a whole chicken on a vertical roaster or beer can. This adaptation is for chicken pieces.
Prep Time
6 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
6 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 494 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Peruvian
Ingredients
Marinade
- 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves lightly packed
- 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
- 6 garlic cloves peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 Tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 limes, finely grated zest and juice, about 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon habanero chile minced. (or 2-3 teaspoons serrano, minced).
Chicken
- 3 pounds chicken pieces
Instructions
Marinade
- Process all ingredients except for the chicken in a blender or food processor until a smooth paste forms, 10 to 20 seconds. Using fingers loosen skin over chicken pieces. Rub half of the paste beneath skin of chicken. Spread entire exterior surface of chicken with remaining paste. Place chicken in a gallon-size zipper bag and refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours.
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Baking the Peruvian Chicken
- Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 325 degrees F. Place chicken pieces on a rack on a baking pan or sheet. Roast until skin just begins to turn golden and instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of the breast registers 140 degrees F. About 35 to 45 minutes. Remove chicken and pan from oven and increase oven temperature to 500 degrees F.
- When oven is heated to 500 degrees F. Roast chicken pieces until entire skin is browned and crisp and thermometer registers 160 degrees F. inserted into the breast and 175 degrees F. in the thickest part of the thigh, about 15 minutes
- Serve with spicy mayonnaise.
Notes
- If using a whole chicken you can roast on a spit or vertical roaster.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
2925mg
(122%)
Potassium
461mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
800IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 2925mg | 122% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 800IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.