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Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce for a Flavor Bomb

This Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is a flavor-packed dish perfect for any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken (3-4 pounds) can substitute with chicken parts like thighs or breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked paprika can be used for additional flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt or sea salt/pink Himalayan salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice if lime isn’t available
For the Creamy Green Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or more Greek yogurt
  • 1 small jalapeño seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves or parsley if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice in a pinch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or another neutral oil
  • 2 cloves garlic or garlic powder, adjust quantity

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Roasting pan
  • mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Instructions for Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until it forms a thick paste.
  3. Pat the whole chicken dry with paper towels and rub the spice paste all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
  4. Roast the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. While the chicken roasts, prepare the creamy green sauce by blending mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
  6. Once roasted, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  7. Carve the chicken and serve it on a platter with the creamy green sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 45gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat the chicken dry for extra crispy skin. Adjust cooking times if using chicken parts.

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