Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken
This Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken is a flavorful, juicy dish seasoned with a vibrant marinade of garlic, spices, and lime, perfect for a satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, cumin, paprika, oregano, black pepper, lime juice, and salt to create the marinade.
- Pat the chicken dry and rub the marinade all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place the chicken on a roasting rack in a baking dish or pan.
- Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired and serve.
Notes
For an extra crispy skin, baste the chicken with its juices halfway through roasting and let it rest uncovered.
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