PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE RECIPE - (2.7/5)

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Peruvian Roasted Chicken With Spicy Cilantro Sauce Recipe - (2.7/5) image

Provided by janicecraig

Number Of Ingredients 26

FOR THE CHICKEN:
6 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste or another chile paste such as sriracha or sambal
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon aji panca paste or 1 teaspoon pasilla chile powder
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 (3 1/2- to 4 1/2-pound) chicken, halved (see Note) or 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts
Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
FOR THE SAUCE:
1 cup cilantro leaves and tender stems
3 to 4 jalapeños, seeded and diced
¼ cup/1 ounce crumbled feta cheese
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons lime juice, more to taste
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or basil
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, more to taste
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ tablespoon aji amarillo or other chile paste (see headnote)
½ teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Lime wedges, for garnish

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.

FORTNATE MAKASI
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Shebuel Karulaka
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Peruvian cuisine.


Rao Mehraj
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly.


Asiah. Kim
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This recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinner routine.


sdo pesco Sdopesco
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some sour cream.


Ahmed Forhad
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This dish was easy to make and the end result was amazing! I highly recommend it.


Apryl J Hayes
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my chicken didn't come out as flavorful as I expected.


Dipesh Poudel
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


MeNuralam Bd
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The chicken was a little dry, but the sauce helped to keep it moist.


Danielle McGuire
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this cilantro sauce was absolutely delicious. It had just the right amount of heat.


Abiodun Olamilekan
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This Peruvian roasted chicken with spicy cilantro sauce was a hit at our dinner party! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and tangy.