Name: Pollo a la Brasa
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 whole (about 1.8 kg) chicken; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; to taste salt and pepper; 1 cup cilantro, for the sauce; 1 jalapeño, for the sauce; 1/2 cup mayonnaise, for the sauce; 1 clove garlic, for the sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice, for the sauce

Pollo a la Brasa

Peru's famous roast chicken, marinated in spices and served with green sauce.

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Total

75 min

Active

20 min

Serves

Difficulty

Easy

Cuisine

peruvian

Servings4

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Steps

Mix the garlic, soy sauce, paprika, cumin, oil, lime juice, oregano, salt, and pepper into a paste.
Rub the paste all over the chicken, under the skin where you can, and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight in the fridge.
Roast at 200°C (400°F) for about 60 to 70 minutes, until the juices run clear and skin is deep golden.
Meanwhile, blend the cilantro, jalapeño, mayonnaise, garlic, and lime juice with a splash of water into a smooth green sauce.
Rest the chicken 10 minutes, then carve.
Serve with the green sauce and fries or rice.

Food safety Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).