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whole chicken

🥗Healthier: organic chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Organic chicken may have better quality, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

Cut the whole chicken in half using kitchen shears.

Prepare the marinade with 6 cloves of garlic, aji amarillo, aji panca, lime juice, soy sauce, mustard, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Whisk the marinade ingredients together and coat the chicken thoroughly.

Refrigerate the marinated chicken for 2 to 12 hours.

Pat the chicken dry to ensure crisp skin during roasting.

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken before roasting.

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).

Roast the chicken in the oven for about 35 to 45 minutes, turning the tray halfway for even browning.

While the chicken is roasting, prepare the sauce by blending cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth.

Taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Let the roasted chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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