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Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Green Sauce

Name: Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Green Sauce
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Chicken:; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup lime juice, from 2 limes; 4 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoons sugar; 4 pound whole chicken; For the Green Sauce:; 3 jalapeño chili peppers, seeded if desired (I use about half the seeds for a medium-hot sauce), and roughly chopped (see note); 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; ½ cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's; ¼ cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, from one lime; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Cook 1h 30m

Total 1h 30m

This Peruvian-style roast chicken is marinated in a zesty mixture of lime juice, garlic, and spices, then roasted to juicy perfection. Served with a vibrant green sauce made from cilantro, jalapeños, and mayonnaise, this dish is bursting with flavor and sure to become a new family favorite.