Peruvian Roast Chicken

I had to make something that husband would be able to "cook" on Friday night since I had to run to work for a few hours. Prepping this chicken and leaving it to marinade in the fridge was the perfect choice. I even left the rack and baking sheet in the fridge with the chicken to make everything easier.

This chicken needs 4 - 24 hours to marinade, and it's totally worth the time. It was suggested to serve this with french fries, which we did. How fun to have roast chicken with french fries, this definatly was a change from the roast chicken I grew up with.

• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• Salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• One 4-pound chicken, rinsed and patted dry

1. Using the flat side of a chef's knife, smear together the garlic and 2 tablespoons salt on a cutting board to form a paste; transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the oregano, ginger, cumin, 1 teaspoon pepper and the paprika. Stir in the vinegar.

2. Slide your fingers between the chicken skin and breast and loosen the skin from the meat, working your way to the legs. Spread the marinade under and over the skin and inside the cavity. Transfer to a gallon-size resealable plastic bag; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

3. Preheat the oven to 400°. Remove the chicken from the bag and place breast side up on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the juices run clear when the meat is pierced with a knife between the breast and the wing, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before carving