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Peruvian Roasted Chicken

5 from 9 votes

Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce, inspired by one of the best rotisserie chicken spots in New York, Pio Pio.

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 50

Marinate Time: 6

Total Time: 7

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Latin

Ingredients

1 whole chicken
4 oz beer (I used Corona light)
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 lime (juice of)
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
salt
paprika

Aji Verde Sauce

2-3 jalapeños (seeded)
3 tbsp fresh cilantro
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp white vinegar
pinch cumin
kosher salt (and black pepper, to taste)
2 tbsp sour cream

Instructions

Wash chicken and remove all fat.
Place in a large bowl and season generously with beer, vinegar, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, cumin and oregano.
Place in a large bag and marinate overnight.
Remove chicken from bag, cut chicken in half and place both halves on a large oven safe baking dish, skin side up.
Discard marinade.
Sprinkle chicken with paprika and a little more garlic powder and salt and bake at 425° for about 50 minutes, basting with the pan juices half way through.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken; the thermometer should read about 160°F.
The chicken needs to reach an internal temperature of 165°F, but after the chicken is taken out of the oven it should rise to 165°.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before carving.
**TO BBQ- If you want to make this chicken on the grill, I would recommend cutting the chicken into individual pieces before you marinate. Position the grill rack 4-6 inches above the fire. Cook covered turning often about 20-25 minutes, until juices run clear when the thigh is pierced with a knife.

Aji Verde Sauce

Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve over chicken, rice, beans or plantains.

Notes

Points+ with Skin: drumstick 2 pts, wing 3 pts, thigh 4 pts, 4 oz breast 5 pts

- WW Points: 15

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