Dinner for 4
Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken
A seasoned whole chicken roasts until tender, while cilantro, jalapeño, and creamy lime sauce blend for serving.
$10.08for 4 servings
$2.52 per serving$10.08 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 120 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanGluten-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Whole chicken$1.69/lb typical | 4 lb | $6.76Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp sugar
- 4 lb whole chicken
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Steps
- Mix the olive oil, lime juice, four garlic cloves, kosher salt, paprika, pepper, cumin, oregano, and sugar.
- Coat the whole chicken with the seasoning mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 425 F and place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast the chicken for 60 minutes, until the thickest thigh reaches 165 F.
- Blend the jalapeños, cilantro, two garlic cloves, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
- Rest the chicken for 10 minutes, then carve it and serve it with the green sauce.
Swaps
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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