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Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Green Sauce


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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 8–26 hours (including marinating)
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Juicy, marinated roast chicken infused with lime, garlic, and spices, served with a creamy, zesty cilantro-jalapeño green sauce for an authentic Peruvian flavor.


Ingredients

For the Chicken:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup lime juice (from 2 limes)

4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 teaspoons sugar

4-pound whole chicken

For the Green Sauce:

3 jalapeño chili peppers, seeded if desired

1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup sour cream

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)

½ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, paprika, pepper, cumin, oregano, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pat chicken dry and loosen skin over breasts and legs. Spread ⅔ marinade under skin, ⅓ over skin. Cover and marinate in fridge 6 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place chicken on a greased v-rack in a foil-lined roasting pan. Tie legs.
  4. Roast for 20 minutes, then reduce to 375°F (190°C) and cook 1 hour 10 minutes more, or until juices run clear. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  5. Rest 20 minutes before carving.
  6. For sauce: Blend jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper. With motor running, drizzle in olive oil until combined. Chill until serving.

Notes

  • Keep jalapeño seeds for more spice, or add serrano for extra heat.
  • Replace cilantro with parsley for a milder flavor.
  • Grill chicken over indirect heat for a smoky variation.
  • Use spatchcocked chicken for quicker cooking.
  • Marinate at least 2 hours if short on time, but longer is better.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 6–24 hours marinating)
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasted
  • Cuisine: Peruvian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 recipe with sauce
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 940mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 23g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg