THE BEST Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde & Cilantro-Lime Rice

Name: THE BEST Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde & Cilantro-Lime Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (3½–4 lbs); 3 tbsp olive oil; 5 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 2 jalapeños (seeded); 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 0.25 cup Greek yogurt; 1.5 cups white rice; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 lime (juiced)

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Juicy roasted Peruvian-style chicken served with creamy aji verde sauce and fluffy cilantro-lime rice.

70 min

cook 50 min

Latin

Ingredients

Instructions

Mix spices, garlic, oil, and lime to form marinade.
Rub chicken thoroughly and marinate at least 2 hours.
Roast at 425°F (220°C) for 45–55 minutes until cooked through.
Blend all aji verde ingredients until smooth.
Cook rice, then stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Serve chicken over rice with aji verde sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 520 kcal
Carbohydrate Content: 45 g
Protein Content: 38 g
Fat Content: 22 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Cholesterol Content: 110 mg
Sodium Content: 620 mg
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Serving Size: 1 serving

THE BEST Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde & Cilantro-Lime Rice

Ingredients

Instructions

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