Peruvian Chicken

Name: Peruvian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup beer ((preferably a pilsner or an ale)); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons ground paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; One (3 1/2-pound) chicken (cut into pieces); 2 fresh jalapenos (including seeds and ribs, roughly chopped); 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste ((or substitute 1 jalapeño)); 1 cup cilantro leaves (roughly chopped); 2 tablespoons cotija cheese or Parmesan cheese (grated (optional)); 1 medium clove garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon lime juice; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

This Peruvian roast chicken is a classic recipe made with chicken pieces marinated in beer and lime juice, and served with an authentic aji verde sauce. Best of all, it's completely doable on a weeknight.

Updated at: Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:22:22 GMT