Best Peruvian Chicken: Easy Recipe with Creamy Green Sauce
Discover the best Peruvian chicken recipe featuring a creamy green sauce that’s bursting with flavor. This dish is easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Peruvian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds whole chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the creamy green sauce by blending mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice until smooth.
- Once the chicken is done, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving with the sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture overnight.
- Serve with rice or potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Peruvian chicken, creamy green sauce, easy recipe