Peruvian Roast Chicken With Ají Verde | Saveur

Peruvian Roast Chicken With Ají Verde | Saveur

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Yes, you can achieve the crispy, spicy restaurant-style roast chicken of Peru at home—spicy green sauce and all.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark lager-style beer
  • ¼ cup ají panca paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. ají amarillo paste
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. fine salt
  • One 4-lb. whole chicken, giblets removed and spatchcocked
  • 1 packed cup fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
  • 4 large jalapeño peppers, stemmed and sliced (do not remove the seeds)
  • 2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
  • ¼ cup ají amarillo paste
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice, or more to taste
  • 2 tsp. chopped huacatay leaves or paste , or substitute 1 tsp. fresh mint
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • ½ cup vegetable or avocado oil

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