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Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce

Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce for Flavor Lovers

This Peruvian Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is a vibrant escape, combining juicy roasted chicken with zesty, herbaceous sauce.
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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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken roasted to crispy perfection
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice for marinating
For the Creamy Green Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative
  • ½ cup sour cream yogurt can replace it
  • 1 small jalapeño adjust heat level to taste
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice for sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Roasting Pan
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Combine olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and fresh lime juice in a medium mixing bowl to prepare the marinade.
  3. Pat the whole chicken dry and rub the spice mixture all over it.
  4. Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 1 to 1.5 hours until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. In a blender, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the creamy green sauce.
  6. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Carve the chicken and serve hot with the creamy green sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pat the chicken dry before seasoning and adjust spices to your preference.

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