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THE BEST Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde & Cilantro-Lime Rice

Juicy roasted Peruvian-style chicken served with creamy aji verde sauce and fluffy cilantro-lime rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Latin, Peruvian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peruvian Chicken
  • 1 whole chicken 3½–4 lbs
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
Aji Verde Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 jalapeños seeded
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
Cilantro-Lime Rice
  • 1.5 cups white rice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Mix spices, garlic, oil, and lime to form marinade.
  2. Rub chicken thoroughly and marinate at least 2 hours.
  3. Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 45–55 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Blend all aji verde ingredients until smooth.
  5. Cook rice, then stir in cilantro and lime juice.
  6. Serve chicken over rice with aji verde sauce.

Notes

Adjust spice level by adding or removing jalapeño seeds.