This keto Peruvian Roasted Chicken & Green Sauce is crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside! The addicting and versatile green sauce is great with the chicken, but also delicious on fish, veggies, or even as a salad dressing! Whole 30, Paleo, and Squeaky Clean Keto Friendly!
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Mr. Hungry and have travelled back and forth from CT to SC along Interstate 95 over 20 times during our marriage. It’s a brutal 12 – 14 hour ride depending on traffic, but I always looked forward to it because it meant stopping for lunch or dinner at a tiny Peruvian roasted chicken restaurant we’d found in Virginia.
If you’ve never had Peruvian chicken, it’s typically marinated and then roasted over a wood fired rotisserie. To serve they chop it into quarters and smother it with this incredible green sauce and a side of pickled red onions with cilantro.
There are variations on the theme depending on the restaurant, but the basic elements are usually the same – and it’s amazing.
This Keto Peruvian Roasted Chicken & Green Sauce recipe is as close as I can get without having a wood fired oven anymore, but the flavors are still pretty legit.
The most important element of the chicken itself is the spice paste. It’s earthy and rich, with a beautiful brick red color. The paste is easily whipped up in your trusty magic bullet or a mini food processor – if you don’t have either, you can mince the garlic by hand and stir it in a small bowl or even grind it with a mortar and pestle.
Then be sure to rub the paste alllllll over the chicken, AND inside the skin along the breast and legs – this isn’t the time to be shy, you’re going to need to get up close and personal with it. Then let the chicken marinate for at least an hour (or even overnight) before roasting to get the most intense flavor.
I like to roast my Peruvian chicken at high heat for a shorter amount of time, rather than a long roast at a low temperature. This method gets the crispiest skin, and also seals in the juices and prevents them from steaming out and leaving you with dry chicken!
Also important is to let the bird rest after roasting, so that the juices can settle in and not run out as soon as you cut into your bird.
Now let’s talk about the accompaniments to this low carb Peruvian roasted chicken! The green sauce is tangy and spicy, with a creaminess from the mayonnaise. If you don’t do mayo you can sub avocado. Lots of cilantro, garlic, and jalapeño make up the base of the sauce, which is pungently delicious and the perfect foil for the tender chicken!
I can’t say enough about how obsessed I am with this sauce – you’ll know why once you taste it!
Next, the onions! If you hate onions you can skip these, but the punch of flavor that just a little bit of these pickled red onions give with each bite of Peruvian chicken and green sauce really brings it together! It’s just the perfect bite. Honestly.
There is so much to love about this Keto Peruvian roasted Chicken & Green Sauce recipe! It’s not only delicious and easy to execute, it’s also dairy free and nut free – and even Whole 30 friendly if you use a Whole 30 approved mayonnaise (or sub with avocado) in the sauce.
A super healthy keto chicken dinner recipe that your family will love, AND that you can feel good about feeding them?? It’s definitely a win/win on this one!
Last side note, this Keto Peruvian Roasted Chicken is a great recipe to feed a crowd. Roast 2 or 3 of them at once and you can serve it on big platters, along with rice and tortillas so your non low carb friends or family can turn it into tacos or burritos.
(For my fellow low carbers, I like this with my easy keto broccoli slaw and/or jalapeño popper cauliflower casserole on the side!)
Economical and delicious, not to mention gorgeous (those colors tho, amirite?) – this Keto Peruvian Roasted Chicken & Green Sauce always goes over well when we serve it at gatherings! With Super Bowl weekend coming up, it’s something to consider!
Whenever you get around to making it, it’s sure to be a hit!
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Keto Peruvian Roasted Chicken & Green Sauce
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Diabetic
Description
Crispy, tender, loaded with flavor – this Peruvian Roasted Chicken recipe is destined to be a new family favorite! Whole 30, Paleo, Keto, Atkins, Low Carb, and Squeaky Clean Keto Friendly!
Ingredients
For the marinade and chicken:
- 5–6 lb whole raw chicken
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
For the Green Sauce:
- 2 jalapeños, seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, washed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup sugar free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
For the red onions:
- 1 cup red onions, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sweetener (optional, omit if Whole 30)
Instructions
For the chicken:
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a magic bullet or small food processor and process until a mostly smooth paste.
- Rub the paste all over the inside and outside of the chicken, including under the skin of the breast and legs as far as you can reach.
- Roast the chicken uncovered at 400 degrees for about 70 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the thigh reads 165 degrees.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
For the green sauce:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a magic bullet or blender and process until smooth.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
For the red onions:
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and toss well to coat.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition info is approximate and will vary based on what part of the chicken you eat:
1 thigh – 358 calories, 22g fat, 0g carbs, 36g protein
1 drum – 233 calories, 12g fat, 0g carbs, 29g protein
1 breast – 193 calories, 12g fat, 0 carbs, 31g protein
2 Tbsp green sauce: 133 calories, 16g fat, <1g carbs, 0g protein
2 Tbsp onions: 9 calories, 0g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Keto dinner recipes
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh, 2 T sauce, 2 T onions
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 39g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 36g
Keywords: keto peruvian chicken, low carb peruvian chicken,
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Melissa J says
Let me tell you how wonderful this recipe is! I’ve been wanting to make this for a long time now but was always intimidated. I don’t know why! Anyway, we finally made this about two months ago and have made it 6 or 8 times since then. We even had it twice in one week. This is no small feat considering my husband does not love chicken. he asks for this recipe all the time. The marinade, the sauce, the onions are all delicious. I wish I could give this ten stars. Thank you Mellisa for such a delicious meal.
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much for that glowing review Melissa!!!
DN says
This is particularly great with Cornish hen. I used 2 Cornish hen about 2 lbs each. The marinade was the perfect amount with excellent flavor.
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Jennifer says
I had one issue with this recipe and it was that you did not say that the sauce was addicting! Even my husband who ‘claims’ he doesn’t like cilantro – gobbled it right up with the sauce. He had no idea what I was making except for a rotisserie chicken and while it was cooking he said it smelled like the peruvian chicken place we used to live next to! Thanks so much! It was absolutely amazing!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Hooray – so happy it passed the picky husband test! We love that sauce, it works well on so many things!
Deb Maxwell says
This was so incredibly good! Flavors abound! Thank you!
★★★★★
Vivian says
My husband sat down took a bite and said “Glory to God!” He wasn’t being sacrilegious, either… he meant it! This was fabulous! We moved from a large city where we could get Peruvian Chicken (not this good!) to a small, rural town with two restaurants, neither Peruvian, of course! It is so nice to know I can make this at home. The green sauce would be wonderful on a low carb wrap with chicken, too, The marinated onions with pulled pork (we miss that from our former town, too). Thanks so much for such a wonderful recipe! Yum, yum, yum!!!!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thrilled to read this Vivian, and please tell your husband that I am happy that he loved it!
Donna Warren says
The chicken is delish but the green sauce…OMG that sends it over the top.
★★★★★
Shonde says
This is a great recipe I have served on many different occasions including dinner party. Everyone loves it. I keep this on rotation every other week or so because it is yummy comforting and easy. Thanks for a great versatile dish.
★★★★★
M Frady says
We didn’t know Peruvian chicken or green sauce before trying this recipe. After trying it, we tried other recipes and sought Peruvian restaurants. We agree that this is the best tasting version we have had and we always make a little extra green sauce.
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
High praise, thank you so much!
Trish says
The green sauce – It’s the only part of the recipe I’ve made (I just use my own roasted chicken recipe), but it’s worth it’s own separate post. This stuff is SO good and sort of reminds of a creamy jalapeño sauce that a local restaurant makes for its fajitas. Now I can make it at home…for everything!
★★★★★
Daniella says
The recipe is so good. The chicken is great on its own so flavorful but the added sauce takes it up 💯 which is hard to believe because it’s already delicious…
Denise says
Love love love this chicken! The green sauce is, chef’s kiss delicious!! And the pickled onions, yum.
Great recipe for every day. But guests will think you went the extra mile!
★★★★★
Donna Doyle says
Love this. I love doing a whole chicken and the green sauce is delicious. And left overs which fits my lifestyle.
★★★★★
Amanda says
This is so good!
Julie says
I always make extra green sauce to use with other meat dishes. Absolutely addictive
★★★★★
karyn harding says
This is absolutely delicious! Its such a great combination of flavors that it never gets old. My hubby is not keto and is a picky eater (omg) and he loves it! He has no clue its keto, so it works really well. I have used the sauce on other things and its one of those flavors that you just cant get enough of it. You really, really need to try this!
★★★★★
Rene Hasselle says
This recipe is delicious. I did not have a whole chicken, but did have leg quarters. Worked great for me. Thanks for such great recipes. Love the pickled onions.
Spinster Sister says
Delicious! Now I don’t have to go visit my local brasserie for my Peruvian chicken fix!! Hopefully Lomo Saltado will be in her next book!
★★★★★
Michelle L. says
This chicken is amazing! So flavorful and moist. Delicious!
★★★★★
Laura F. says
LOVE this recipe! Probably one of my favorite things to make from your site and it comes out amazing every time! I always receive rave reviews and it’s so helpful with keeping the carb count low. The sauce is great with the chicken but I’ve also made it as a simple salad dressing too! I’ve shared it many times with family and friends and I look forward to making it again soon! Thanks for such an easy and delicious recipe!
★★★★★
Kristine says
Absolutely delicious! A whole chicken can feed me and the hubs for several days. Leftovers are great to pack for quick keto lunch salads. The green sauce is so versatile! You can use it on just about anything!
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Suzanne Adams says
I’ve made this a few times and it is such an awesome recipe! With the leftovers, I cut up some of the chicken and put it over salad greens with the onions and use the green sauce for dressing, so good. I actually make a huge batch of the green sauce so I can use it on veggies and give a jar to my daughter, she loves it too.
★★★★★
Debbie Andrews says
Made this tonight and will definitely be making it again! So moist and flavorful! Was a little hesitant about the green sauce and onions but with the chicken they added another dimension of flavor!!! Even our pickiest eater liked Ian’s came back for seconds!
★★★★★
Debbie Andrews says
I guess I need to proofread…
Our pickiest eater even came back for seconds!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Debbie, that’s so good to hear!
Pam says
Made it twice in 2 weeks. That easy and delicious, thank you!!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Loved hearing this Pam, thank you for taking the time to rate and comment!
Ruthie says
I didn’t get a crispy skin, but the chicken was moist and delicious. That sauce, though! What a revelation! I loved it on the chicken, and on avocado toast, and on your chicken crust taco pizza, and on and on. I’m not much of a cook, but you’re changing that. Thank you!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
That’s the best compliment ever Ruthie – thank you!
Marianne Kleminski says
Sounds wonderful. Can you do on grill rotisserie?
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes I imagine that would work very well!
Jill says
Hoping one of your stops was at any of the Viva Chicken restaurants. They originated in the Charlotte, NC area but have expanded into other states. Absolutely addicting!!!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Haven’t heard of that one but will look for it now! Thanks for the recommendation!
Lori says
Hi Mellissa 👋 made this for the first time last night with the green sauce and pickled red onion as well. Amazing !!! I joined you SCKC on January 3rd and I have to say I feel amazing 👏 ✨ 😉 you know the tiger blood the whole 30 talks about…which never really happened to me….well I have it now. My husband said to me last night, why is your foot twitching like that…and I said because I have so much energy…incredible…never felt this good in my life. I have a ton of food intolerances but I continued to eat some of them, thinking they can’t hurt me that much, boy was I wrong. I like many other commenters, have been doing keto for a few years but still did not feel great…the SCKC is definitely a game changer for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me feel so healthy again. With love ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
Ronda says
This chicken NEVER disappoints!! I’ve been making this for a couple years now and it is a winner every time!
★★★★★
Robin says
The is is one of my top go to recipes I use ….So delicious!
PENNY EVERAGE says
This is absolutely the best chicken ever! I’ve made it for several families and they all love it too.
★★★★★
Lisa says
One of my favorite go to meals.
★★★★★
Misty says
The sauce is amazing!!!
★★★★★
Stephanie K. says
This is such a versatile recipe to have. It is great as is and it can be tweaked to be used on other things like pork tenderloin or I just love using the sauce on pretty much every thing. I always make at least double the sauce. Super delicious recipe. Thank you!!
★★★★★
Laura says
Absolutely delicious!
★★★★★
Marshall Bellitire Jr says
Absolutely delicious!
★★★★★
Cheryl says
I love this recipe. I always double the sauce. It works well on everything
★★★★★
Tara says
Everyone in our family loves this recipe and the green sauce also goes extremely well with salmon!
Frances says
This recipe is amazing!
The green sauce is incredible!
★★★★★
Becca says
Delicious! We love Peruvian chicken in my household and it is so nice to be able to make a decent copy cat at home.
★★★★★
Dina says
I’ve made this for my non-keto family too and we all thought it was amazing! Great recipe – more effort than I normally make for a recipe but it was so worth it!
★★★★★
Eric says
Yum, just yum.
★★★★★
Siobhan Vandervoort says
I love roasted chicken. I make it quite often in the colder months. This one is so delicious that I have made it three times now!
★★★★★
Wendy Thompson says
YUM!
★★★★★
Christine Facchina says
So good, but the sauce…wow!
★★★★★
Lynette says
My family loves this recipe! The flavors are amazing. My husband likes me to make extra sauce so he can use it on other meats as well.
★★★★★
Robin Rich says
One of my favorite Peruvian restaurants closed and this recipe makes it so easy to enjoy the amazing flavors and also eat low carb. The green sauce can be used on everything.
★★★★★
Jen says
Delish!!
★★★★★
Lynn says
Love this dinner. The green sauce is amazing
★★★★★
N. Singh says
Absolutely love this recipe. It’s regular my family’s dinner table. I incorporate the green sauce and the pickled onions in other dishes as well. A favorite among both keto and non-keto diners at my table. ❤️
★★★★★
Susan says
This is seriously good! Had to use a bit less of jalapeños for us, but so good – and uncomplicated!
★★★★★
Tricia says
Delicious!!!
★★★★★
Pamela says
Yummy!
★★★★★
Rosemarie says
The Peruvian chicken is a favorite of mine. The chicken comes out super juicy. Paired with the green sauce…absolutely delicious. If you are eating at home by yourself…you’ll be tempted to lick the plate!
★★★★★
Nancy says
Fresh, flavorful, this easy recipe is like something you’d get from a restaurant. Loved it!
★★★★★
Christina Krasovich says
Fantastically delicious! You won’t miss carbs a bit with this flavorful showstopper of an entree. The chicken is tender and beautifully seasoned. The onions give each bite the perfect kicks. And the SAUCE?!! Make a double batch because you will want to eat it in everything! So good.
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Christina! I couldn’t have said it better myself! 🙌🏻😂
Jennifer Robillard says
This is simply the best chicken recipe ever! I make it often and everyone loves it! And that sauce… OMG!!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Right? The sauce really makes it! Thanks for taking the time to rate and comment on the recipe! 😘
Joy says
This was the first IBIH recipe I tried and it is still my favorite. The green sauce is to die for. Company always asks for the recipe thanks Melissa!!
★★★★★
Carrie Logan says
I made this today and it’s DELICIOUS! Marinated the chicken overnight in the fridge. Followed instructions exactly and it was perfect. I love the pickled onion and green sauce with each scrumptious bite.
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thank for taking the time to rate and comment on the recipe Carrie! I, too make sure I have both onions and sauce with every bite of chicken – it’s just so perfect that way so I feel like I’m missing out if I have the chicken plain, even though it’s still delicious! 😆
Carmen says
This is my FAVORITE dish right now! The combination of flavors is fantastic. Make sure to marinate the chicken overnight for the best flavor. I’m not a fan of raw onion, so I quadruple the liquid and pickle for 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 10-15 minutes. This is a dish to serve to company – it gets rave review from them too.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
So glad you enjoyed this Carmen, I made three chickens for a party this weekend and it was a hit with all our guests too – always it’s the green sauce that really pushes it over the top!
Lenka says
Very tasty chicken recipe. The combination of flavor is really delicious.
Katharine says
Haven’t even made the chicken yet. Just tasted the onions that I pickled today, and they are the bomb! So good. Can’t wait to eat with the chicken and green sauce.
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Jody says
I came across this recipe a few months and we have eaten several times… love the flavor and it dresses up a boring chicken and the green sauce has been made for the chicken and other entrees as well… usually make it when I grill steaks or make kabobs too… thank you for this amazing recipe 🙂
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Mellissa Sevigny says
I love the idea of putting this sauce on Kababs Jody – too bad grilling season is pretty much over for us! Thanks for sharing, I’ll look forward to trying this next summer!
Joyce-Elayne Whitmore says
this looks fantastic, and i will be trying this recipe.
We do not like olive oil, could we substitute it for avocado oil instead.
Many thanks
Joyce-Elayne
Mellissa Sevigny says
Definitely yes!
Kristena says
I came here for this recipe because of probably the same small peruvian restaurant in Virginia. LOVE that place!
★★★★★
Emily IsBell says
One of the best keto recipes I have ever made. Vibrant, authentic flavors.
Emily says
So good!
★★★★★
Donell says
This green sauce is the best! I loved this recipe. Served it as lettuce wraps.
★★★★★
Hillary Pimentel says
Excellent recipe! A friend made this for Thanksgiving with the green sauce & pickled red onions and a side of garlic mash for non Keto guests. So much flavor and it did not disappoint. Did not feel like I was eating a keto recipe.Highly recommend.
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Couldn’t ask for a better compliment Hillary – thanks so much!
Audra says
First, I love this recipe! Second, I live in VA and need to know what restaurant you’re stopping at because I wanna go!
Mellissa Sevigny says
I think it was called King Pollo? Let me know if you find one and try it!
Kristena says
Try Canasta’s if you have one nearby. Phenomenal!!
Pebbles says
I made this tonight and it was so delicious! The spices on the chicken were spot on and the green sauce was so so good! I doubled up on the sauce after reading some reviews so it will be great on cucumbers, celery or whatever. I make a fair number of your recipes and have never been disappointed.
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
So happy to hear it, thank you!!!
Wendie says
Absolutely fabulous! This recipe produces a delicious, moist, flavorful and not too spicy chicken. My family loved it!!
★★★★★
Cynthia says
How long would you estimate the green sauce will stay good for in the fridge or freezer?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Up to a week in the fridge, I wouldn’t freeze it.
Karen B. says
Made this the first time with one chicken. My son inhaled it! Learned my lesson and now I make with TWO chickens! Hah! In case you couldn’t tell, we love it! We initially didn’t “get” the onions and green sauce but after trying it, we LOVE it and won’t have it without those two sides.
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
I always make two chickens now – otherwise no leftovers for lunches the next day or two!
Melissa says
This recipe is outstanding. I regularly make chicken in the air fryer but this was the first time using this recipe. The rub and the sauce are just amazing and will become regular items in our house. It would be a knockout for a company as well. The whole family enjoyed it. The sauce really is out of this world !
★★★★★
Lucia Galindo says
I’ve made this recipe at least 10 times and I swear it gets better and better!!!!! Any suggestions for what extra sauce can be used for?
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Mellissa Sevigny says
I think the better question is what CAN’T it be used for! 😂 It makes a great salad dressing, dip for veggies, hard boiled eggs, or chicken tenders. Or just use it as a sauce over any grilled meats or veggies.
Shawnee says
I’ve made this recipe more than a dozen times over the past two years, using both a whole chicken fryer and boneless skinless breasts. Both are great. I actually like the breasts because I don’t eat skin and this keeps the marinade on my meat. I’ve also served this meal to over a dozen others. Rave reviews every time! I always double the green sauce recipe because it is too good!
★★★★★
Kate Breth says
Oh my! This was great! I made this last night with cauliflower rice & sautéed zucchini and we loved it.
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Linda says
Used 8- boneless skinless chicken thighs , 1/2 recipe marinade which JUST was enough, cooked 55 minutes. Used 1/2 j jalapeño and 1/2 poblano, ended up adding extra clove of garlic & additional true lime juice to sauce. Awesome recipe tyvm!
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Annette says
Today my hubby and I decided to do a “battle of the whole chicken” cook off. His approach was a spatchcocked cilantro and green Chile grilled chicken (cooked on the bbq grill). I used your Peruvian Chicken recipe. While his chicken was good, mine WON–hands down. The combination of flavors with the pickled red onions and the addictive sauce was AMAZING!!! So yummy!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Woohoo! 🎉🙌🏻
janice says
Wow!! I mean WOW this was delicious! The chicken, the sauce the onions ALL of it was seriously YUMMM. Will definitely be making this again and again and again!! I love your easy Marinara it’s so easy and so good! I can’t wait to try your Brazilian Shrimp Stew recipe tomorrow!! Thank you for all of these yummy recipes!!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Janice, so happy you enjoyed it!!!
Kira says
This has forever changed the way I roast my chicken. Delicious, moist, seasoned perfectly. The green sauce and onions are a perfect pairing. I have made this at least a dozen times since I found it a year ago. THANK YOU!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Kira, so happy to hear that this one is delivering time after time!
Lori says
This dish is surprisingly delicious. Simple back to basic recipe with an out of the ordinary combination of flavor. Very easy. Unique combination of spices. Very tasty meal. Very satisfying. Did not expect such succulent flavor. Thank you for and excellent recipe!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Lori, so glad it was a hit!~
Rachel Woodhams says
This was amazing and so delicious!!! And easy with things I actually had on hand. The green sauce. TO DIE FOR!!! I consider sipping it with a straw over ice lol. Thanks Melissa!!
★★★★★
Ms Finch says
I’ve not even roasted the chicken yet and can tell this is going to be insanely good – the smell is phenomenal and I’ve already had spoonfuls of the green sauce. Thank you for sharing.
Emma says
Made this last night after randomly typing in roast chicken recipes to google and finding your site. I thought it looked interesting and even went and got the ingredients I didn’t have. Oh My Goodness. I am so glad I did! This came out fantastic. Was so delicious!!!!!! I have never had this combination before and would never have used paprika and cumin together in this earthy wonderfulness. all the flavours were punchy and went so well together. Thank you so much for posting!!!
★★★★★
Alison C. says
This was fantastic. It was a totally new flavor profile and really perked up my taste buds. Will make a repeat in our kitchen quite often from here on out.
★★★★★
Shannon Carter says
I’ve been making this dish for over a year and it has become my most requested meal. My grandpa is about to turn 90 and he just told me that his birthday meal (which has been spaghetti for at least the last 20 years) should be this chicken with green sauce. I make it more often with chicken pieces (breasts or thighs) but love it every which way. I never make less than a quadruple recipe of the sauce. It is good on everything. Steak and salmon and scrambled eggs. Yum! Thank you, Mellissa!
★★★★★
Emily says
Can I use my rotisserie oven instead of roasting?
Mellissa Sevigny says
I don’t see why not!
Katie says
One of the best tasting (and smelling) chicken dishes I’ve ever made. The rub is perfect and the bird comes out crispy and delicious!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yay! Thanks Katie!
Karen says
Should the green sauce include the stems of the cilantro or should I use just the leaves?
Mellissa Sevigny says
You can use the stems since it’s blended!
R. Jenner says
This is a favorite in my family and we are having it again tomorrow for a family dinner!!! My husband and I are smoking two chickens and my sister and her husband are smoking two chickens. The sauce is amazing and I love the onions!! Thank you for the recipes!!!
★★★★★
Mellissa Sevigny says
I bet this will be amazing with the smoked chickens! Now I need a smoker ha ha!
Tracey says
Made this last night and it was insanely good! I’m going to put that green sauce on anything I can! Addictive!
★★★★★
Annemarie says
Great recipe! I made this a few months ago, and again last night with roasted tempeh as I’ve given up chicken, now. Delicious! This time around the onions were a bit strong for me, but I splashed a bit more oil on the leftovers and roasted them with the tempeh leftovers for lunch and they were phenomenal!
★★★★★
Angela says
I just made this tonight… Amazing!! How does it not have more reviews?! This instantly made our list of top 5 meals of all time. Everything was absolutely perfect together – from the perfectly spiced and juicy chicken, to the sweet and tangy onions, to the spicy creamy sauce.
★★★★★
Meredith says
Insanely good.
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Cátia Araujo says
Pure perfection! One of the best recipes I have ever tried! Thank you so much!
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Edamy says
Wow! This was delicious! My Peruvian husband thought he died and went to heaven. The green sauce is so yummy (we left those seeds in the jalapeños for some spice). We were just in Peru visiting his family and I think your chick was better than the ones we had there. Thank you!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Wow that is super high praise! So glad you all loved it and thanks for letting me know!
Helen Burkshire says
This recipe is so versatile. I used it on chicken thighs and it was delicious!
The sauce was too creamy and i had to spread it on like mayo.
I didn’t want to add anything else to it to make it watery or ruin it, but the flavor was amazing!
Thank you!
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Jo Swallow says
This is delicious. I just took my chicken out of the oven and even with no sauce it’s amazing. I followed the recipe almost exactly, I used smoked salt and smoked paprika and put a cut lime in the body cavity, so not super huge deviations. The green sauce is good, but my favorite sauce is the aji amarillo sauce, so I made some of that too. I’m very excited to share this with my lunch buddy at work (ok not excited to share the chicken, more like excited to see her reaction) she’s really going to love it.
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Joni L. says
Hosting a dinner party? Looking for something tasty and beautiful to serve your guests? Then this is it!
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toni says
I’m a little confused. I thought this plan was to get rid of sweeteners as part of the challenge, but the green sauce has sweetener as part of the recipe. Did I misunderstand something?
Leslye says
The sweetener is in the onions and is optional… no neccessary they were great without it
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Sharon R says
I have yet to have a recipe of yours that wasn’t great, but the Peruvian chicken and green sauce have me making weird noises at my desk. I love the flavors of each piece individually, so combined it’s even more of a treat. I agree with many of the other comments, I will definitely be making the green sauce over and over again and shamelessly dumping it on everything!
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Maggie Jensen says
I make this awesome chicken in a roaster oven (outside in the warm weather). The Cilantro sauce is delicious and I make it all the time as a flavored mayo. Keto is easy with your recipes!
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Jessica Wilcox says
I love this recipe. Searching for peruvian chicken introduced me to this website and the Keto diet concept. I’m just getting started, but I love Melissa’s recipes.
Erica says
We were ‘forced’ into Keto and this is one of the first recipes I made. It’s amazing and her chicken roasting time and temps are spot on.
This blog has been life changing and I can’t imagine anything other than Keto now. Thanks, Melissa. <3
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MRC says
This was AMAZING!!!
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Kate says
This was delicious! I can’t stop eating and can’t wait to make it the next time I have friends over. Definitely make the onions and green sauce the night before. I made it with the broccoli slaw and just ate it all mixed up together. Will make this over and over again!
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Miriam Bauer says
DELISH!! Thank you!
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KHADIJA SAYEED says
Thank you for this recipe. It was such a hit at our house. My family loved it and so did my in laws. My 2 year old loved the sauce. We saved the sauce and used it for every meat we cooked that weekend.
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Debbie Thompson says
This was simply Amazing,thank you again for another fabulous recipe :)
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Yumvilla says
This looks so good! I
MEAl5 says
I just made this and it was absolutely delicious!
Lynn says
sorry to say I am not a fan of cilantro at all – would parsley work?
Mellissa Sevigny says
It will change the flavor profile but should still taste good Lynn!
laura says
seriously!!!!! that was so amazing! we paired with black beans & sautéed swiss chard. my husband & three kids & i ate & ate & ate!!!! the onions were delicious & the green sauce was perfect! thank you so much! i can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Mary Bostic says
I made this dish for my husband and he loved it! I roasted a whole chicken for the 2 of us and didn’t have enough leftovers for lunch. This recipe is one of the best I’ve ever tasted. We both thought it was delicious and will definitely make it again. I made the marinade and green sauce the night before, marinated the chicken overnight.
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Morgan says
Hey Mellisa! Do you think this would turn out as good if I made it in the Instant Pot? I just got one and I want to make chicken in it, and this recipe is calling to me!
Margaret says
Although there are a few steps, some of which can be done earlier in the day or the night before (the green sauce and the rub) this comes together quickly and is AMAZING!! Made once with a whole chicken, but again with parts to cook faster. I’ve often roasted chicken at high temps, and find it makes for a juicier bird. Keep up the wonderful ideas!
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Laura Ferguson says
Looking forward to the Peruvian chicken tonight! The spices and sauce look amazing! Thanks for sharing ?
Cami Valenzuela says
Wow this sounds good. The green sauce sounds so good. I love pickled onions. I must try this recipe.
Margot C says
This looks so great, Consider yourself pinned!
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Theresa says
Wow!! This was so delicious! I had to stop eating more chicken when I was supposed to be putting up the leftovers. Chicken was really delicious without the sauce but the combination of the two was stellar! A new hit! Thanks so much for this!!
Btw..huge fan of the vodka casserole and green chili chicken enchilada casserole. This ranks up there with those!
Eric says
Made this last week, and it was amazing. Next time I will brine the chicken first, and then cook it in the smoker (though I wish I had your old wood fired oven!).
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Jen says
Phenomenal!! The combination of the green sauce and pickled onions tastes amazing! Light, refreshing, and full of flavor. You really hit this one out of the park.
STEPHEN says
What does this mean “1 tsp granulated sweetener (optional, omit if Whole 30)”? What is ‘Whole 30’?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Whole 30 is a clean eating Paleo 30 day cleanse that doesn’t allow sweeteners of any kind. You can google it and get more info on the plan.
Jessica D Garcia says
I just made this and it was absolutely delicious! I used chicken breasts instead of whole chicken (reduced time to 40min). Everyone in my family loved the chicken and sauce, even my picky eater! This is a keeper! Thank you for sharing.
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Amy says
Every visit to Grandma’s house, in Virginia, has a mandatory stop at our favorite Peruvian Chicken hole-in-the-wall. I made this recipe tonight and my daughter’s eyes rolled back in head while she made nom nom yummy noises. You nailed the green sauce! Thanks!
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Mellissa Sevigny says
That’s high praise Amy, thanks so much!
Belinda says
I marinated my chicken overnight and roasted it for my dinner this evening, this was absolutely fantastic!!! You really have a winner here!! I made your suggested sides as well, this was the first time I have made the cauliflower casserole and it too was so tasty, Thank you!!
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Jane says
Made this and it is fantastic! I marinated the chicken overnight. The pickled red onions are a must. I served my version of jalapeno popper cauliflower as side along with roasted asparagus. Husband and I loved it and will certainly make this again.
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Cathy says
When my children eat the leftovers for breakfast, I know it was a hit!
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Allyson says
I can’t wait to go to sleep so I can make this peruvian chicken tomorrow for supper!
OMG my mouth is watering like no other!
Shirley B. says
Wow, looks Uh-mazing!
I will try it soon and report back!
Javier escudero says
I’m Peruvian, this is one of my favorite Peruvian dish. Is economical, here in Paterson, NJ where I live, a whole Peruvian style rottisserie chicken with sides (i.e. french fries and salad plus the green or yellow sauce) costs $18, including taxes. You should try other Peruvian dishes such as Ceviche with jalea or leche de tigre (Peruvian marinated seafood), or Seco de cabrito (Peruvian style lamb stew), with a Pisco souer
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Melissa says
I’ve tried doing a whole chicken with a rub before and it didn’t turn out delicious. I’m betting it’s because I didn’t let it marinate for long enough hmmmm. I’ll have to give it another go, thanks for the recipe! :D
erin says
Mellissa,
I can’t wait to try this one!
If you find yourself in New London CT you must try Pollos a la Brasa on Broad Street for authentic and delicious Peruvian food. I get 1/2 chicken and a green salad smothered in citrus-y, vinegar-y onions… it is ridiculous!
Cheers!
Amy M says
What an eye appealing dish! I look forward to trying this.?
Nicole says
So excited to make this with the avocado!! I have made pickled onions before and they add such a fresh flavor punch… That is also beautiful, I agree!! Thank you for doing the hard work for us ?
Linda @ The Fitty says
This looks so good! I’m just incredibly lazy to wash my blender to grind up everything for the mayo. I think it’s time I stopped that!
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Jkim says
This looks and sounds wonderful!! It’s on my must-make list, for sure.
Anne C says
This looks soooo delicious! The green sauce seems perfect for the Peruvian Chicken.
Phillip Nollner says
jalapeno seeds removed? wimp…:)
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