Peruvian Roast Chicken
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Gluten-free Peruvian

Peruvian Roast Chicken

Aji amarillo, garlic, cumin, and lime give this Peruvian roast chicken its vivid color, citrusy heat, and deeply savory crust. Roasting over onions keeps the meat juicy while collecting flavorful pan juices for serving.

100 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Remove any remaining giblets, then pat the chicken completely dry with paper towels. Loosen the skin over the breasts and thighs with your fingers without tearing it, and place the chicken breast-side up on a rack or plate while you prepare the marinade.
2
Mix the aji amarillo paste, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, oregano, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and glossy.
3
Rub about two-thirds of the marinade under the chicken skin and over the flesh. Rub the remaining marinade over the outside, then season the cavity with the remaining salt. Marinate uncovered in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4
Take the chicken from the refrigerator 30 minutes before roasting. Heat the oven to 230°C. Arrange the onion wedges in a roasting pan and place the chicken breast-side up on top.
5
Roast at 230°C for 20 minutes, then reduce the oven to 190°C and continue roasting for 50 to 60 minutes, rotating the pan once, until the skin is deeply browned and the thickest thigh reaches 74°C.
Deeply browned Peruvian roast chicken on roasted red onions AI-generated image
6
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and rest uncovered for 15 minutes so the juices redistribute. Squeeze the roasted onions gently with a spoon to release their juices into the pan.
7
Carve the chicken, arrange it with the roasted onions, and spoon over the pan juices. Serve hot with lime wedges.
Carved Peruvian roast chicken served with roasted onions and lime AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Aji amarillo supplies fruity heat, while garlic, cumin, oregano, and lime create the aromatic profile associated with Peruvian pollo a la brasa. Starting at high heat renders the skin, and the onion bed gently perfumes the pan juices.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate carved chicken and pan juices in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

How to reheat it

Reheat covered in a 165°C oven with a splash of water or stock until the meat reaches 74°C; uncover briefly to re-crisp the skin.

Nutrition / serving

1058kcal
110.48 gprotein
9.74 gcarbs
61.57 gfat
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Published 21 Aug 2026 · updated 21 Aug 2026