Peruvian Roast Chicken With Aji Verde Recipe

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Peruvian Roast Chicken With Aji Verde
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  1. Chicken:.
  2. Preheat the oven to 425*F.
  3. Remove 5 cloves from the head of garlic, then halve the remaining head horizontally.
  4. Season the chicken cavity with salt and pepper to taste, then stuff with the halved garlic. Smash the garlic cloves, sprinkle with 2 teaspoons salt, and with the side of a large knife, mash and smear with the mixture to a coarse paste. Put the garlic in a bowl and mix with the vinegar, 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, and cumin. Rub the garlic mixture on the outside of the chicken.
  5. Whisk the soy sauce and sugar together and brush all over the outside of the bird. Tuck the wings under the back, cross the legs, tie them with kitchen twine. Set a v-rack or regular rack in a roasting pan and brush with the oil.
  6. Place the chicken breast side down on the rack and roast until the back is golden brown, about 35-40 minutes. Remove the pan from oven and turn the chicken breast side up. Cut the string where it holds the legs together and gently open up the legs a bit. Baste the chicken with the pan drippings and roast again until the breast is golden brown and a meat thermometer inserted in the thigh registers 170*F., 20-25 more minutes.
  7. Move the chicken to a carving board and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.
  8. To make the Aji Verde sauce:.
  9. Puree the cilantro, cheese, olive oil, water, jalapenos, garlic, vinegar, and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth. Carve the chicken and serve drizzled with the sauce. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1509.3 Kcal (6319 kJ)
Calories from fat 1073.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119.32g 184%
Cholesterol 474.25mg 158%
Sodium 3731.55mg 155%
Potassium 813.28mg 17%
Total Carbs 6.33g 2%
Sugars 1.11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 2%
Protein 99.56g 199%
Vitamin C 23.7mg 39%
Vitamin A 1mg 33%
Iron 4.4mg 24%
Calcium 641.8mg 64%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 312.56 Kcal (1309 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.71g 184%
Cholesterol 98.21mg 158%
Sodium 772.77mg 155%
Potassium 168.42mg 17%
Total Carbs 1.31g 2%
Sugars 0.23g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.11g 2%
Protein 20.62g 199%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 33%
Iron 0.9mg 24%
Calcium 132.9mg 64%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 40
    Points
  • 40
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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