Peruvian Roast Chicken Creamy Sauce (Printable)
Tender spiced roast chicken served with a vibrant, creamy cilantro and jalapeño sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 1 whole chicken (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
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F.
02 - Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, soy sauce, white vinegar, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, pepper, and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
03 - Pat chicken completely dry with paper towels. Rub marinade thoroughly over entire chicken, working under the skin and inside the cavity for maximum flavor penetration.
04 - Place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes to allow marinade to penetrate.
05 - Roast for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165°F and juices run clear when pierced.
06 - Transfer chicken to a cutting board and rest for 10 minutes before carving to allow juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
07 - Combine cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process until completely smooth and vibrant green.
08 - Carve chicken into portions and arrange on serving plates. Drizzle with creamy green sauce or serve alongside for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade creates impossibly crispy, deeply seasoned skin that people will talk about for days
- The creamy green sauce is dangerously addictive and transforms everything it touches
02 -
- Letting the chicken rest at room temperature before roasting helps it cook more evenly and achieve better skin crispiness
- The green sauce actually tastes better after sitting for an hour, so make it first if you can plan ahead
03 -
- If you have time, let the chicken marinate overnight in the refrigerator for even deeper flavor penetration
- Room temperature chicken roasts more evenly than cold straight from the fridge