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peru roasted chicken on a baking sheet with green sauce on the side

Peruvian Chicken

Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 553kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 pound whole chicken butterflied (instructions below)

Marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice about 2 limes juiced
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt

Aji Verde (Peruvian Green Sauce):

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 jalapeños roughly chopped, seeds and ribs removed
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and some small stems roughly chopped, about 2 bunches
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Butterfly the chicken by placing your chicken breast side down on a cutting board. Use kitchen scissors to cut along both sides of the backbone all the way to the other side--you'll be cutting along the ribs. Remove and discard the spine. Flip the chicken and press along the breast bone, you'll hear some popping--The goal is for the breasts and thighs to be the same height Place chicken in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Combine all marinade ingredients, in a food processor and blend until creamy and smooth.
  • Pour sauce over the chicken, and massage to thoroughly coat the chicken on both sides. Then cover in plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 8 - 12 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 450 F. Transfer chicken to a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Discard remaining marinade (it'll burn while baking). Tuck the wings under the chicken Cook chicken until the internal temp reaches 165 F, about 50 minutes.
  • Place all sauce ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Serve with aji verde sauce and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 553kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 46g | Sodium: 1565mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 4g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com