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Peruvian Roasted Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce, inspired by one of the best rotisserie chicken spots in New York, Pio Pio.
Peruvian Roasted Chicken
The best chicken spot in New York is Pio Pio. They make amazing Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce. They are very secretive about what goes into their sauce but this is pretty close. Since I don’t have a rotisserie I roasted mine in the oven and cut it in half to make sure all the skin gets crispy. Serve this with a simple avocado salad or this is also great with air fryer tostones or rice and beans. For best results, marinate chicken overnight.
Peruvian Roasted Chicken
Make Peruvian roasted chicken with golden, crispy skin and spicy aji verde sauce inspired by Pio Pio, one of New York's best rotisserie chicken spots.
Yield: servings
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 4 ounces beer, I used Corona Light
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 lime, juice of
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt
- paprika
Aji Verde Sauce
- 2-3 jalapeños, seeded
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- pinch cumin
- Kosher salt , and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons 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, a little more garlic powder, and salt, and bake at 425°F for about 50 minutes, basting with the pan juices halfway 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°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before carving.
Aji Verde Sauce
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Serve over chicken, rice, beans, or plantains.
Last Step:
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- Points+ with Skin: drumstick 2 pts, wing 3 pts, thigh 4 pts, 4-ounce breast 5 pts
- Grilling Method: 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 517 kcal, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 36 g, Fat: 37 g, Saturated Fat: 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17 g, Trans Fat: 0.2 g, Cholesterol: 146 mg, Sodium: 265 mg, Potassium: 454 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 481 IU, Vitamin C: 9 mg, Calcium: 57 mg, Iron: 3 mg