Description
Roasted Peruvian-Style Chicken with Creamy Green Sauce is a juicy, spice-rubbed main course inspired by classic pollo a la brasa. The chicken roasts until golden and aromatic, then gets paired with a vibrant, creamy herb sauce that adds freshness, gentle heat, and irresistible richness.
Ingredients
- Whole chicken (1.8 kg), spatchcocked or whole
- Olive oil (45 ml)
- Fresh lime juice (30 ml)
- Garlic cloves (6), finely minced
- Ground cumin (6 g)
- Smoked paprika (6 g)
- Ground coriander (4 g)
- Dried oregano (4 g)
- Salt (12 g)
- Black pepper (4 g)
- Fresh cilantro leaves (40 g)
- Fresh parsley leaves (20 g)
- Green chili or jalapeño (1 medium), seeds removed if desired
- Greek yogurt (180 g)
- Mayonnaise (60 g)
- Lime juice for sauce (15 ml)
- Olive oil for sauce (30 ml)
- Salt for sauce (4 g)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pat the chicken dry and rub the marinade all over the chicken, including under the skin where possible.
- Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 220°C.
- Place the chicken in a roasting pan and roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the skin is golden and the internal temperature reaches 74°C.
- While the chicken roasts, blend cilantro, parsley, green chili, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve the roasted chicken warm with the creamy green sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Notes
- Letting the chicken rest before and after roasting helps keep it juicy.
- Adjust the heat of the green sauce by adding more or less chili.
- The sauce can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored chilled in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
Keywords: Peruvian roasted chicken, pollo a la brasa, roasted chicken recipe, creamy green sauce, herb sauce chicken, gluten free chicken dinner