Description
Roasted Peruvian chicken is a flavor-packed dish that features succulent, juicy chicken with golden, crispy skin, perfectly complemented by a tangy green sauce made from fresh cilantro and jalapeño. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions and promises to delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped (adjust for spice level)
- ½ cup quality mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken thighs evenly.
- Place marinated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring space between each piece.
- Roast for 45 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
- While the chicken roasts, blend cilantro, jalapeño, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve the chicken hot with the green sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least four hours for maximum flavor. Feel free to substitute herbs in the sauce or try different proteins like pork or tofu.