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Peruvian Chicken

Servings: 8 | Serving size: 1 piece chicken

Cooking Time: 75 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2. Roast chicken makes great leftovers hot or cold, and the leftover sauce is great on sandwiches in place of mustard or mayo.

Serve with Roasted Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes[Low Sodium Version] or Savory Quinoa [Low Sodium Version] as well as Green Beans with Red Onion or Jicama Slaw or Cucumber and Chive Salad [Low Sodium Version]

Peruvian Chicken recipe from Dr. Gourmet

Ingredients

  • 2 medium jalapeno peppers
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic (divided)
  • 2 Tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1/2 lime (juiced)
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari sauce
  • 1 medium whole chicken (about 4 pounds)

To make the sauce, place the peppers, cilantro, 2 cloves of garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 tablespoon olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and fresh ground black pepper to taste in a blender and puree until smooth.

Place in the refrigerator to chill.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Mince the remaining 2 cloves of garlic and place in a large mixing bowl.

Add the cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, oregano, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the soy sauce to the bowl.

Blend well.

Split the chicken in half and coat thoroughly with the rub.

Place both halves of the chicken on a roasting rack, skin side up, and roast for about 60 minutes until the internal temperature is 160°F at the center of the breast.

Remove from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes. Cut into 8 pieces - two wings, two thighs and four breast pieces.

Serve topped with the green sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 piece chicken

Servings: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value
Total Fat 9g 11%
    Saturated Fat 2g 10%
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Total Carbohydrates 3g <1%
    Dietary Fiber <1g 2%
    Sugars 0g
Protein 23g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 2% Iron 8%
Vitamin K 10mcg Potassium 400mg