PERUVIAN-STYLE SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN WITH CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE

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Peruvian-Style Spatchcock Chicken with Creamy Cilantro Sauce image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

One 3- to 4-pound whole chicken, spatchcocked (have your butcher do it)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon chile sambal
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pasilla or ancho powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest and juice of 2 limes
Freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Creamy Cilantro Sauce, recipe follows, for serving
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 serrano chiles, seeds and ribs removed, chopped
Zest and juice of 2 limes
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Gently separate the skin of the chicken from the meat with your fingers.
  • Whisk together the soy, sambal, mustard, pasilla/ancho powder, cumin, salt, lime zest and juice and a few cracks of black pepper. Pour into a ziptop bag, add the chicken and marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
  • When ready to cook, place a cast-iron skillet on the bottom rack of the oven and preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry.
  • Carefully remove the hot skillet and lower the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Add the vegetable oil to the skillet, place the chicken breast-side down in it and return it immediately to the oven. Roast until well browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Gently flip the chicken and cook until the breast registers 160 degrees F, about another 10 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes on a cutting board. Slice and serve with Creamy Cilantro Sauce.
  • Put the cilantro, oregano, honey, mustard, cumin, serrano, lime zest and juice and garlic in a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides to evenly distribute. Add the mayo and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Bishnu Gupta
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This recipe was a breeze to make and the results were incredible. The chicken was juicy and succulent, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Christopher Allen Haggard (TunechiBaby22)
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This recipe is a winner. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Beau Armes
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This recipe was a disappointment. The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Starforcefighter
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different recipe for the chicken.


Fatima Jannat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


ANAHUCHI NDUKWE
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This was the best chicken I've ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Aj Antor
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This recipe is a keeper. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Ataul
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Zeeshan Danish
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This recipe was a disaster. The chicken was overcooked and the sauce was bland.


Basra sab Basra sab
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Damon'ta Burns
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This was an easy recipe to follow, and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Angie Dennis
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Waka Waka
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This Peruvian-style spatchcock chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the creamy cilantro sauce was the perfect complement. I especially loved the crispy skin.