Viva La Chicken Recipes

PERUVIAN-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients except the chicken in a blender or mini food processor, and blend until smooth. Remove the giblets from the inside of the chicken and pat the outside of the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl, breast side up with the legs facing you. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or your fingers, loosen the skin from the flesh over the breasts and legs, being careful not to tear the skin or push all the way through (you want the marinade to stay inside the bird). Spoon about ⅔ of the marinade evenly underneath the skin, and spread the remaining ⅓ evenly over the skin. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Spray a rack (preferably a v-shape) with non-stick cooking spray and place the chicken on top. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. Roast for 20 minutes, until the skin is golden. Turn the heat down to 375 degrees, and continue to roast for about an hour and ten minutes more, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and thigh. (Keep an eye on it -- if it's browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.) Tent the chicken with foil and let rest for about 20 minutes. Tilt the chicken over the roasting pan to release the juices, then transfer to a cutting board. Carve the chicken and serve with green sauce.
• Combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil in a blender or food processor and blend into a smooth sauce. With the motor running, open lid and slowly drizzle in olive oil. It will seem very runny at this point but, don't worry, it will thicken up as it sits. Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Note: Be sure to wash your hands well after handling hot peppers, and do not touch your eyes while working with them.
• Note: The nutritional information does not include the green sauce.

VIVA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Bake chicken under foil for 1 hour. Mix soups, chilis,milk,onion, and chicken broth in large bowl.Cut chicken into bite size pieces. Take 9x13 bakeing dish and layer tortillas to cover bottom, then lay chicken, then sauce,then cheese. repeat layers ending with tortillas. Then add grated cheese. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Add Olives if you like them.

PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, aji amarillo paste, lime juice, aji panca paste, mustard, cumin, pepper and salt.
• Add chicken halves, turning to coat them all over with marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
• Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange skin-side up on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with oil.
• Roast until skin is golden and chicken is cooked through, 35 to 45 minutes (if using chicken parts, remove the breasts after 25 to 35 minutes). Remove from oven and let sit, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes before serving.
• While chicken is roasting, make the sauce. In a blender, blend cilantro, jalapeños, feta, garlic, lime juice, oregano, salt, mustard, aji amarillo paste, honey, and cumin until smooth. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil until mixture is emulsified. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt or lime juice or both.
• Carve the chicken and serve with the sauce and lime wedges on the side.

VIVA LA CHICKEN!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Melt butter in skillet and cook diced chicken until lightly browned. Set aside.
• Butter/grease 9"x13" baking dish (glass recommended).
• In large mixing bowl, combine soups, milk, salsa and onion. Mix well.
• Coat baking dish with a thin layer of the soup mixture.
• Layer half the tortilla strips on top of the soup mixture.
• Over the tortilla strips, add one layer each of the chicken, soup mixture and cheeses (add more cheese than the indicated 2 cups if you like things cheesier).
• Repeat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
• One-half hour before baking, remove from refrigerator.
• Bake uncovered for 1 hour or until heated through and bubbly.
• Let stand 10 minutes.

PERUVIAN CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Place the chicken into a large saucepan and fill with enough water to cover, about 3 cups. Bring to a boil and cook for about fifteen minutes, or until chicken is done. Dice chicken, and reserve cooking liquid.
• In a food processor or blender, puree cilantro with 1/2 cup water.
• Heat oil in a saucepan and cook garlic until lightly browned. Pour in 2 cups of the cooking liquid and stir in the cilantro puree, diced chicken, carrots, peas, cumin and rice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, then cover; cook on low heat until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

VIVA LA CHICKEN TORTILLA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix milk, soups, onion and salsa. Spray 9 x 13 casserole with Pam. Alternate tortillas, chicken, cheese and soup mixture; Reserve some cheese for the top. Bake at 300 for 1 1/2 hrs. May be prepared 24 hours ahead

EASY VIVA LA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a bowl mix milk, soup, onions, and salsa all together.
• Grease a 9x13 pan.
• Cut tortillas in to 1 inch strips.
• Begin layering tortillas, chicken, and sauce twice.
• Top with sharp cheddar cheese.
• Refrigerate for 24 hours.
• bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour to 1 and a half hours.

VIVA LA CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Melt cheese in large saucepan over low heat.
• Add soups, mushrooms, picante sauce and chicken, mixing well.
• Lien baking dish with chips.
• Spoon cheese mixture over chips.
• Top with additional chips.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.
• OAMC DIRECTIONS:.
• To freeze: Assemble as directed through step 2. Allow to cool and place in freezer bags. Seal, pushing out as much air as possible. Label and freeze.
• To serve: Allow to thaw in fridge. Finish assembly and bake as directed.

PERUVIAN-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH TANGY GREEN SAUCE

Steps:

• Roast the chicken:
• Arrange rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°F. Mix garlic, cumin, oil, paprika, pepper, oregano, 1/2 tsp. salt, and finely grated zest from 1 lemon in a medium bowl. Quarter zested lemon; set aside 2 quarters. Squeeze juice from 1 whole lemon and remaining 2 quarters to yield 2 Tbsp. juice; stir into spice mixture.
• Place chicken breast side down on work surface. Spatchcock chicken by cutting along both sides of backbone with kitchen shears. Remove backbone; reserve for stock. Turn chicken breast side up and splay open. Press down on breastbone with palms until you hear it crack and chicken is as flat as possible. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub chicken all over with 2 reserved lemon quarters. Squeeze juice over bird, then rub skin all over with inside of rinds.
• From both edges of cavity, loosen skin from breasts and thighs, being careful not to tear skin. Using your fingers, gently spread 2 heaping Tbsp. spice mixture under skin (reserve remaining spice mixture), then season chicken all over with remaining 1 tsp. salt. Transfer chicken, spread flat and skin side up, to a roasting pan or large skillet.
• Roast chicken 20 minutes, then brush with spice mixture and pan juices. Continue roasting, basting with spice mixture and pan juices every 20 minutes, until juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork or an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165ºF, 50-60 minutes total.
• Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes, reserving pan juices.
• Make the green sauce:
• Purée cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, oil, lime juice, and salt in a blender until combined. Add mayonnaise and purée until well blended. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and chill until ready to use.
• Make the salad:
• Gently toss cucumbers, avocado, scallions, lime juice, oil, salt, and 1/2 cup cilantro in a large bowl. Sprinkle with more cilantro.
• Carve chicken and transfer to a platter; baste with reserved pan juices. Serve with green sauce and salad alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Green sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

VIVA LA CHICKEN

Steps:

• In buttered casserole dish, form layers of chicken, torn pieces of tortilla (uncooked), cheese, chillies, and olives.
• Save some cheese and olives for the top.
• Mix milk and soups together and pour over the layers.
• Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, uncovered for most of the baking time.
• Cover with foil if the top becomes too brown.