PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE
Burnished-skinned, deeply flavored and more than just a little spicy, it's no wonder that Peruvian chicken has become something of an obsession here in the United States. There are dozens of way to make this dish, but most recipes call for two different kinds of Peruvian chile pastes - aji amarilla and aji panca - to add the necessary complexity and heat. You can find them at South American markets and online. But in a pinch, you can substitute a red chile paste (like sriracha or sambal) for the aji amarillo, and ground pasilla chile powder for the aji panca. The flavors won't be traditional, but the chicken will still be tasty - especially when slathered with the irresistibly creamy, spicy cilantro sauce that goes alongside.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, aji amarillo paste, lime juice, aji panca paste, mustard, cumin, pepper and salt.
- Add chicken halves, turning to coat them all over with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil.
- Roast until skin is golden and chicken is cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes (if using chicken parts, remove the breasts after 25 to 35 minutes). Remove from oven and let sit, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes before serving.
- While chicken is roasting, make the sauce. In a blender, blend cilantro, jalapeños, feta, garlic, lime juice, oregano, salt, mustard, aji amarillo paste, honey, and cumin until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil until mixture is emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt or lime juice or both.
- Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce and lime wedges on the side.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
Asfandyar Afridi
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.
Kevin Hart
[email protected]This dish is a winner! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend this dish.
Samuel Eigbe
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Amg Bharasky12
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Clinton Perdue jr.
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Nadeem Butt
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The chicken is roasted to perfection and the sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend this dish.
MD Repon Hasan
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.
Annette Baker
[email protected]This dish is a winner! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend this dish.
Samuel Desmond
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
Aniekwu Chijioke
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The chicken is cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
minhal khan
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Nasir Nasir
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The chicken is roasted to perfection and the sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend this dish.
Chxrley S
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.
M Aslam joyia
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Baba Iqbal
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
ariyan aloy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Saba Noor
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
MR_SADIK
[email protected]This Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Spicy Cilantro Sauce is a flavorful and juicy dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The chicken is roasted to perfection and the sauce is packed with flavor. I highly recommend this recipe