Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken
This Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken is a flavorful and juicy dish featuring a tangy marinade and crispy skin, perfect for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, white vinegar, soy sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice to create the marinade.
- Pat the chicken dry and rub the marinade evenly all over the chicken, including under the skin and inside the cavity.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator (overnight for best flavor).
- Place the chicken breast-side up on a rack in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the skin is crisp.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For an extra crispy skin, baste the chicken with pan juices every 20 minutes during roasting.
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