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Peruvian Chicken You’ll Crave Weekly – Juicy, Spiced, and Roasted to Perfection

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Juicy, spiced Peruvian-style chicken marinated in garlic, lime, and aji amarillo, roasted until golden and served with a creamy green sauce.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or whole chicken

  • 1/4 cup lime juice

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 5 garlic cloves

  • 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste (or substitute)

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Aji Verde Sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro (stems removed)

  • 1 jalapeño, seeded

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or sour cream

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Blend marinade ingredients into a smooth paste.

  • Rub over chicken and marinate 6 hours or overnight.

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Place chicken on a wire rack or roasting pan.

  • Roast for 40–50 minutes (thighs) or 60–75 minutes (whole chicken), basting once.

  • Rest 10 minutes before slicing.

  • Blend sauce ingredients until smooth.

  • Serve chicken with green sauce and sides of choice.

Notes

  • Marinate overnight for best flavor

  • Substitute thighs with whole chicken or pork

  • Roast potatoes or rice make great pairings

Find it online: https://goldenflavorstudio.com/peruvian-chicken-youll-crave-weekly-juicy-spiced-and-roasted-to-perfection/