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Tender and juicy Peruvian-style roast chicken with a spicy, luscious green sauce. This is my take on Pollo a la Brasa, the delicious roast chicken made popular by so many Peruvian restaurants. The chicken is first marinated in olive oil, lime juice, garlic and spices, and then oven-roasted until tender, juicy and crisp-skinned. The accompanying green sauce, which gets its color from cilantro and jalapeño peppers, is spicy, creamy and downright delectable. You can put it on virtually everything, and it even makes a fabulous dip or salad dressing. What you’ll need to make Peruvian-Style Roast ChickenBefore we get to the recipe, a few words on buying a whole chicken. In the poultry department, you’re likely to find birds labeled “broilers,” “roasters” and “fryers.” These labels are based on the weight of the bird, and are meant to suggest a method of cooking. This recipe calls for a four-pound chicken, which is typically considered a “fryer.” This might seem strange since we’re roasting but don’t worry about it — all of these chickens can be used in recipes interchangeably. How to make Peruvian-Style Roast ChickenBegin by making the marinade. Combine the lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, paprika, cumin, and oregano in a blender or mini food processor. Blend until smooth. Using your fingers or a wooden spoon, loosen the skin over the breasts and legs of the chicken. Spoon 2/3 of the marinade under the skin. And rub the rest over top. Place the chicken in a bowl and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees, and set the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan. I like to tuck the wings underneath the bird and tie the legs together so the bird holds its shape. Roast the chicken for 20 minutes, until the skin is golden, and then turn the heat down to 375 degrees and roast for about an hour and ten minutes more. Let the chicken rest, covered with foil, for about 20 minutes before carving. While the chicken marinates, make the green sauce (recipe adapted from the Serious Eats Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt). Simply combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, lime juice salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. And process until smooth. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. It will seem thin at first but, don’t worry, it will thicken up as it sits. Keep in mind that the heat in the sauce comes from the ribs and seeds in the jalapeño peppers. I use about half of the seeds and ribs for a medium-hot sauce. If you’re worried about the heat, you can always leave them out at first and then blend them in to taste. (Also, be sure to wash your hands well after handling hot peppers, and do not touch your eyes while working with them.) Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish the sauce with a sprig cilantro, if desired, and serve with the roasted chicken. Note: The green sauce in this recipe is adapted from one of my favorite columns, the Serious Eats Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. You may also like
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CommentsWhat is special about Peruvian chicken?A whole chicken is marinated in a powerful combination of garlic, herbs, and spices before roasting on a spit, giving the bronzed, crispy skin an addictively exotic and earthy taste.
Where does Pollo a la Brasa come from?A wildly popular dish in Peru, Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken) is a marinated, crispy-skinned, roasted chicken taste explosion. Enjoy with fries and dipping sauce.
Does Ina Garten cover her roast chicken?Pretty classic. Ina tells you to roast the chicken for 90 minutes, then to transfer the chicken and vegetables to a platter, cover with foil, and rest for 20 minutes before slicing.
How do you roast a chicken like Jacques Pepin?Preparation. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. ... . Place the chicken in the skillet in the oven and cook for 20 minutes, then turn the chicken over and cook another 20 minutes. ... . When the chicken is cooked, cut it into pieces and serve, with the drippings on the side.. |