Pan Roasted Peruvian Chicken

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Place lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of the Peruvian Seasoning and garlic in food processor or blender; cover. Process just until smooth. Gradually add oil with the machine running. Process until well blended and smooth. Set aside.
• 2 Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place chicken in large cast iron or oven-proof skillet. Rub remaining 1 tablespoon Seasoning under skin of chicken. Rub reserved lemon and garlic seasoning mixture evenly over chicken skin. To Butterfly Chicken : Place chicken breast-side down on large cutting board. Using poultry shears or kitchen scissors, cut along both sides of backbone to remove it. Discard backbone. Flip chicken breast-side up and flatten by pressing down firmly with both hands on breastbone and breasts until you hear a crack and chicken resembles one large flat section. (You can also ask the butcher where you shop to butterfly and flatten the chicken for you.)
• 3 Roast chicken 50 to 55 minutes, basting with pan juices every 20 minutes, until the internal temperature is 165°F. Transfer chicken to a clean cutting board and let rest 15 minutes before slicing. Serve with Creamy Cilantro Sauce.
• 4 For the Creamy Cilantro Sauce, place all ingredients in food processor or blender; cover. Process until smooth. Serve with chicken.