Peruvian Spatchcock Chicken

52 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Toast cumin and coriander seeds over low heat for about six minutes, then let cool for ten minutes.
  2. 2Toast cumin and coriander seeds over low heat for about six minutes, then let cool for ten minutes.
  3. 3Toast cumin and coriander seeds over low heat for about six minutes, then let cool for ten minutes.
  4. 4Grind toasted cumin and coriander seeds in a molcajete or food processor.
  5. 5Grind toasted cumin and coriander seeds in a molcajete or food processor.
  6. 6Grind toasted cumin and coriander seeds in a molcajete or food processor.
  7. 7Add peeled garlic to the molcajete and smash before grinding.
  8. 8Add peeled garlic to the molcajete and smash before grinding.
  9. 9Add peeled garlic to the molcajete and smash before grinding.
  10. 10Add dried oregano, rosemary and mint leaves, and continue grinding until a paste forms.
  11. 11Add dried oregano, rosemary and mint leaves, and continue grinding until a paste forms.
  12. 12Add dried oregano, rosemary and mint leaves, and continue grinding until a paste forms.
  13. 13Add aji panca paste and aji amarillo paste.
  14. 14Add aji panca paste and aji amarillo paste.
  15. 15Add aji panca paste and aji amarillo paste.
  16. 16Add lime juice, red wine vinegar, soy sauce and avocado oil and mix well.
  17. 17Add lime juice, red wine vinegar, soy sauce and avocado oil and mix well.
  18. 18Add lime juice, red wine vinegar, soy sauce and avocado oil and mix well.
  19. 19Set aside about 25% of the marinade for the sauce later.
  20. 20Set aside about 25% of the marinade for the sauce later.
  21. 21Set aside about 25% of the marinade for the sauce later.
  22. 22Spatchcock the whole chicken and remove the wishbone.
  23. 23Spatchcock the whole chicken and remove the wishbone.
  24. 24Spatchcock the whole chicken and remove the wishbone.
  25. 25Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  26. 26Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  27. 27Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  28. 28Apply the marinade all over the chicken and under the breast skin.
  29. 29Apply the marinade all over the chicken and under the breast skin.
  30. 30Apply the marinade all over the chicken and under the breast skin.
  31. 31Wrap the marinated chicken in plastic wrap and let it marinate for at least 3 hours (overnight is recommended).
  32. 32Wrap the marinated chicken in plastic wrap and let it marinate for at least 3 hours (overnight is recommended).
  33. 33Wrap the marinated chicken in plastic wrap and let it marinate for at least 3 hours (overnight is recommended).
  34. 34For the sauce, blend mayonnaise, yogurt, jalapeños, green onions, garlic, parmesan cheese (or queso fresco), lime juice, mint leaves, aji amarillo paste and avocado oil.
  35. 35For the sauce, blend mayonnaise, yogurt, jalapeños, green onions, garlic, parmesan cheese (or queso fresco), lime juice, mint leaves, aji amarillo paste and avocado oil.
  36. 36For the sauce, blend mayonnaise, yogurt, jalapeños, green onions, garlic, parmesan cheese (or queso fresco), lime juice, mint leaves, aji amarillo paste and avocado oil.
  37. 37Add pepper and salt to taste.
  38. 38Add pepper and salt to taste.
  39. 39Add pepper and salt to taste.
  40. 40Sear the chicken in a preheated pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side.
  41. 41Sear the chicken in a preheated pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side.
  42. 42Sear the chicken in a preheated pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side.
  43. 43Place the pan with the chicken in a 420°F (215°C) oven for 30 minutes.
  44. 44Place the pan with the chicken in a 420°F (215°C) oven for 30 minutes.
  45. 45Place the pan with the chicken in a 420°F (215°C) oven for 30 minutes.
  46. 46Remove the chicken from the oven, flip it, and baste with the reserved marinade.
  47. 47Remove the chicken from the oven, flip it, and baste with the reserved marinade.
  48. 48Remove the chicken from the oven, flip it, and baste with the reserved marinade.
  49. 49Return the chicken to the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
  50. 50Return the chicken to the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
  51. 51Return the chicken to the oven for another 5-10 minutes.
  52. 52Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes.
  53. 53Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes.
  54. 54Let the chicken rest for 15 minutes.
  55. 55Serve with the aji verde sauce.
  56. 56Serve with the aji verde sauce.
  57. 57Serve with the aji verde sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 8 garlic cloves
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 2 tbsp aji panca paste
  • 2 tbsp aji panca paste
  • 2 tbsp aji panca paste
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.25 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.25 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 5 green onions
  • 5 green onions
  • 5 green onions
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese or queso fresco
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese or queso fresco
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese or queso fresco
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 unsalted butter
  • 1 unsalted butter
  • 1 unsalted butter

Equipment

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