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Roasted Peruvian Chicken

Cultural Context

Roasted Peruvian Chicken, or Pollo a la Brasa, hails from Peru and is a beloved dish known for its flavorful marinade and crispy skin. Traditionally cooked over charcoal, it reflects the country's culinary heritage, combining indigenous and Spanish influences. Today, it's a staple at family gatherings and celebrations, enjoyed not just in Peru but also in many parts of the world, where it has inspired variations and adaptations.

PeruvianPEmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 whole cut up chicken
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 cup beer
2 tablespoons dried seasoning
as needed cooking spray
1 teaspoon pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

whole chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are cheaper and remain juicy.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is more readily available and cheaper.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

Parsley can be used as a milder herb alternative.

1

Marinate the whole cut up chicken in lime juice, cilantro, beer, and other flavors for a minimum of 2 hours, preferably overnight.

2

Line a baking pan with Reynolds heavy duty aluminum foil.

3

Place the marinated chicken on top of the lined baking pan.

4

Sprinkle dried seasoning generously over the top of the chicken.

5

Spray the top of the chicken with cooking spray to ensure crispy skin.

6

Preheat the oven to 400°F and cook the chicken for about 30 minutes.

7

Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle with paprika for color.

8

Return the chicken to the oven and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

9

Let the chicken stand for about 5 minutes after roasting before transferring to a serving dish.

10

Allow the baking pan to cool completely before handling.

11

Wrap the aluminum foil with the chicken juices and dispose of it in the trash for easy cleanup.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingroasting

Equipment Needed

roasting panmixing bowlmeat thermometer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Pollo a la Brasa

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