Peruvian Roasted Chicken Thighs

Peruvian Roasted Chicken Thighs

Known in many stateside Peruvian restaurants as “Super Chicken,” this one-dish recipe earns its name every time, even when reheated. Don’t skip the lemon-water step—it makes a big difference.

Serves: 10 Save

Ingredients (11)

  • ¼ cup White Vinegar
  • ¼ cup White Wine
  • ¼ cup Canola Oil
  • 2 T Garlic Powder
  • 2 T Paprika
  • 2 T Ground Cumin
  • 1 T Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 T Kosher Salt
  • 5 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs, Skin On
  • ¼ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • or ¼ cup Bottled Lemon Juice

Directions

  1. Combine vinegar, wine, oil and spices in a large zip-top bag or sealable container. Set aside.
  2. Working over the sink, rinse chicken all over with lemon water. Place in bag with spice paste. Seal bag and knead, spreading paste all over chicken. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 300F.
  4. Transfer chicken to a roasting pan or sheet tray with wire rack. Roast 2 hours. Serve with Ripe Olive and Fig Tapenade and cilantro.