Description
Peruvian chicken with green sauce delivers a zesty culinary journey through South American flavors. Creamy cilantro-packed sauce and perfectly seasoned grilled chicken combine for an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
Herbs and Spices:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Green Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 4 jalapeño peppers
- 2 green onions
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp white vinegar
Instructions
- Crush garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into a fine rub, ensuring even distribution of spices across the chicken.
- Thoroughly massage the spice blend into both whole chicken and chicken breasts, covering every surface for maximum flavor infusion.
- Allow chicken to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, permitting spices to penetrate the meat deeply.
- Preheat oven to 425°F, preparing a roasting pan with minimal oil to prevent sticking.
- Position whole chicken breast-side up in the roasting pan, arranging chicken breasts around it for even cooking.
- Roast the chicken for approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring crispy golden exterior and juicy interior.
- While chicken roasts, blend cilantro, parsley, jalapeños, green onions, olive oil, and lime juice into a vibrant green sauce.
- Fold sour cream, mayonnaise, and white vinegar into the blended green sauce, creating a creamy, tangy condiment.
- Once chicken is fully cooked, remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Carve chicken and plate with abundant green sauce drizzled generously on top, serving immediately for optimal temperature and flavor.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for deeper flavor by storing in refrigerator overnight, allowing spices to fully penetrate the meat.
- Use boneless chicken breasts for quicker cooking time, reducing total roasting duration to 25-35 minutes.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity to control sauce heat level, removing seeds for milder version or adding extra for spice lovers.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for lighter, protein-rich green sauce alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg