Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken With Green Sauce Recipe

Name: Peruvian-Style Grilled Chicken With Green Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 85 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Sauce:; 3 whole jalapeño chiles, roughly chopped (see note); 1 tablespoon (15ml) ají amarillo pepper paste (see note); 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (1 ounce; 28g); 2 medium cloves garlic; 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise; 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream; 2 teaspoons (10ml) fresh juice from 1 lime; 1 teaspoon (5ml) distilled white vinegar; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; For the Chicken:; 1 whole chicken, 3 1/2 to 4 pounds (1.6 to 1.8kg); 4 teaspoons (20g) kosher salt; 2 tablespoons (30g) ground cumin; 2 tablespoons (30g) paprika; 1 teaspoon (5g) freshly ground black pepper; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 2 tablespoons (30ml) white vinegar; 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable or canola oil

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

1h 25m

Total Time

1h 35m

This Peruvian-style grilled chicken with green sauce is bursting with flavors of cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic. The juicy chicken is marinated in cumin, paprika, and garlic, then grilled to perfection. The zesty green sauce adds a creamy, tangy finish to this mouthwatering dish.

Latin American Cuisine