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Spicy Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

Recipe courtesy of zimmysnook

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Cuisine

Peruvian

Category

Dinner, Main Course

Move over ranch, dill, and blue cheese… we have a new sauce in town, and it is freaking delicious!

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed

  • 4 large garlic cloves, chopped

  • 1 tbsp crushed hot chili peppers in oil

  • 2 tsp kosher salt

  • 2 tsp paprika

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp black pepper

  • 1 tbsp cumin

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 3 tsp honey

  • 1 whole chicken, 3 1/2-4 lbs

  • Fingerling potatoes, onions, and roasting vegetables of your choice

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  • 2 jalapeños charred, skin removed, then roughly chopped

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt

  • 1/2 avocado, chopped

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

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  • Thomas Keller Insignia 6 qt Rondeau

Directions

  1. Add all the chicken marinade ingredients (except the chicken) into a food processor, then blend until smooth.

  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then place in a resealable bag (or bowl). Pour over the marinade and toss to ensure the chicken is well coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.

  3. While the chicken marinates, prepare the Green Sauce. Combine all the green sauce ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  4. Preheat the oven to 425°F Place the potatoes, onions and vegetables in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top.

  5. Roast the chicken 50-60 minutes, until the internal temperature of the breast reaches 165°F. Remove the roasting pan from the oven and tent with foil for about 20 minutes. Portion the chicken and serve with the Green Sauce.