Peruvian Roast Chicken Creamy Green (Printable)
Spiced roast chicken served with a creamy, fresh green sauce rich in herbs and lime.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Chicken
01 - 1 whole chicken (about 3.5–4 lbs)
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
04 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
05 - 1 tablespoon white vinegar
06 - 1 tablespoon paprika
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
08 - 2 teaspoons garlic powder
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 teaspoons kosher salt
→ For the Creamy Green Sauce
12 - 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (packed)
13 - 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
14 - 2 cloves garlic
15 - ½ cup mayonnaise
16 - ¼ cup sour cream
17 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
18 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
19 - ½ teaspoon salt
20 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat your oven to 425°F.
02 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, white vinegar, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, and salt to create a marinade.
03 - Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub the marinade thoroughly over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
04 - Place the chicken, breast side up, on a rack in a roasting pan. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes (or refrigerate up to 12 hours for deeper flavor).
05 - Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until the thickest part of the thigh registers 165°F and juices run clear.
06 - Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before carving.
07 - Meanwhile, prepare the green sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
08 - Carve the chicken and serve with the creamy green sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marinade creates those signature red, charred edges that make every bite taste like wood-fired rotisserie chicken from your favorite spot
- That creamy green sauce is the kind of magic condiment you will want to put on everything, not just chicken
- High heat roasting means you get impossibly crispy skin without any special equipment or overnight prep
02 -
- Air-chilling the chicken uncovered in the refrigerator for several hours before roasting creates the crispest skin imaginable
- The green sauce actually tastes better after sitting for an hour, so make it ahead and let the flavors meld together
- Using a meat thermometer is nonnegotiable, because juices running clear can be misleading at high altitudes
03 -
- Position your oven rack in the upper third position to encourage better skin browning and crisping
- Tent the chicken loosely with foil if it is browning too quickly but keep roasting until the proper internal temperature