Description
Juicy Peruvian Roast Chicken bursts with smoky, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors thanks to its vibrant marinade and signature green aji sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it’s a dish that brings Peruvian flair right to your table.
Ingredients
4 to 6 chicken thighs or 1 whole chicken
4 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons aji amarillo paste or 1 jalapeño as substitute
1 cup fresh cilantro (for sauce)
½ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (for sauce)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and aji amarillo paste.
2. Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a large bowl or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over, ensuring every piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Roast or Grill the Chicken: Preheat oven to 425°F or grill to medium-high. Arrange chicken and cook 35–45 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F, flipping halfway if grilling.
4. Make the Green Aji Sauce: Blend cilantro, Greek yogurt or mayo, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and aji amarillo paste until smooth. Adjust salt or lime to taste.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Plate chicken over rice, drizzle with green sauce, garnish with extra cilantro and lime.
Notes
Marinate overnight for maximum flavor.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure juicy results.
Make the green sauce up to 3 days ahead; refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roast or Grill
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Peruvian chicken, green aji sauce, roast chicken