In the heart of Peruvian cuisine, there lies a dish that captivates taste buds and brings people together - the tantalizing delight known as Peruvian style roast chicken with potatoes. This delectable dish, also known as Pollo a la Brasa, has its roots deeply embedded in the vibrant culinary traditions of Peru and has become a beloved staple in homes and restaurants alike. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of this mouthwatering dish, discovering the perfect balance of spices, the tenderness of the chicken, and the crispy, golden potatoes that make it an irresistible feast for the senses. Let's delve into the world of Peruvian style roast chicken with potatoes and uncover the magic behind this iconic dish.
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PERUVIAN-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH GREEN SAUCE
Tender and juicy Peruvian-style roast chicken with a spicy, luscious green sauce.
Provided by Jennifer Segal (Green Sauce adapted from The Serious Eats Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt)
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine all of the ingredients except the chicken in a blender or mini food processor, and blend until smooth. Remove the giblets from the inside of the chicken and pat the outside of the chicken dry with paper towels; place in a bowl, breast side up with the legs facing you. Using the handle of a wooden spoon or your fingers, loosen the skin from the flesh over the breasts and legs, being careful not to tear the skin or push all the way through (you want the marinade to stay inside the bird). Spoon about ⅔ of the marinade evenly underneath the skin, and spread the remaining ⅓ evenly over the skin. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Adjust the oven rack to the lower-middle position, and preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil for easy clean-up. Spray a rack (preferably a v-shape) with non-stick cooking spray and place the chicken on top. Tie the legs together with kitchen string. Roast for 20 minutes, until the skin is golden. Turn the heat down to 375 degrees, and continue to roast for about an hour and ten minutes more, or until the juices run clear when you cut between the leg and thigh. (Keep an eye on it -- if it's browning too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.) Tent the chicken with foil and let rest for about 20 minutes. Tilt the chicken over the roasting pan to release the juices, then transfer to a cutting board. Carve the chicken and serve with green sauce.
- Combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil in a blender or food processor and blend into a smooth sauce. With the motor running, open lid and slowly drizzle in olive oil. It will seem very runny at this point but, don't worry, it will thicken up as it sits. Transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Note: Be sure to wash your hands well after handling hot peppers, and do not touch your eyes while working with them.
- Note: The nutritional information does not include the green sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614, Fat 43 g, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 49 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sugar 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 694 mg, Cholesterol 340 mg
PERUVIAN-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH POTATOES
Fair warning: It will be hard determine if your favorite part of this dish is the fragrant spice-rubbed chicken, the crispy potatoes, or the bright and creamy green sauce. But you're in luck-you don't have to choose! All three components work in perfect harmony for this company-worthy winner of a roast chicken dinner.
Provided by Shira Bocar
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Time 2h10m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine cumin, paprika, oregano, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. With kitchen shears, cut chicken along its backbone along one side; open like a book. Place on a rimmed baking sheet, breast-side up; press down flat. Rub all over with 2 tablespoons oil and grated garlic. Sprinkle with spice mixture. Let stand 1 hour (or refrigerate, covered, overnight).
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a saucepan, cover potatoes with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil; add a generous amount of salt. Boil until just tender, 11 to 13 minutes. Drain and immediately return to pan; toss with remaining 3 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. (Potatoes will break apart slightly.)
- Scatter potatoes around chicken. Roast until chicken is golden and a thermometer inserted into thickest part of breast registers 160 degrees, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Flip potatoes and continue to roast until golden and crisp, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, purée cilantro, jalapeño, chopped garlic, mayonnaise, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon water in a blender until smooth. (If sauce is too thick, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time.) Season with salt.
- Carve chicken and arrange on platter with potatoes. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves and serve with cilantro sauce and lime wedges on the side.
PERUVIAN-STYLE ROAST CHICKEN WITH TANGY GREEN SAUCE
This cumin- and paprika-spiced number gets added punch from an addictively tangy green sauce and a crisp, bright avocado and cucumber salad. Spatchcocking-an easy and fun technique that involves removing the backbone to "flatten" the bird before cooking-makes for quick roasting and produces juicy results.
Provided by Mindy Fox
Categories Dinner Peru Chicken Roast Cilantro Oregano Garlic
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Roast the chicken:
- Arrange rack in middle of oven; preheat to 400°F. Mix garlic, cumin, oil, paprika, pepper, oregano, 1/2 tsp. salt, and finely grated zest from 1 lemon in a medium bowl. Quarter zested lemon; set aside 2 quarters. Squeeze juice from 1 whole lemon and remaining 2 quarters to yield 2 Tbsp. juice; stir into spice mixture.
- Place chicken breast side down on work surface. Spatchcock chicken by cutting along both sides of backbone with kitchen shears. Remove backbone; reserve for stock. Turn chicken breast side up and splay open. Press down on breastbone with palms until you hear it crack and chicken is as flat as possible. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Rub chicken all over with 2 reserved lemon quarters. Squeeze juice over bird, then rub skin all over with inside of rinds.
- From both edges of cavity, loosen skin from breasts and thighs, being careful not to tear skin. Using your fingers, gently spread 2 heaping Tbsp. spice mixture under skin (reserve remaining spice mixture), then season chicken all over with remaining 1 tsp. salt. Transfer chicken, spread flat and skin side up, to a roasting pan or large skillet.
- Roast chicken 20 minutes, then brush with spice mixture and pan juices. Continue roasting, basting with spice mixture and pan juices every 20 minutes, until juices run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork or an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165ºF, 50-60 minutes total.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes, reserving pan juices.
- Make the green sauce:
- Purée cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, oil, lime juice, and salt in a blender until combined. Add mayonnaise and purée until well blended. Transfer to a small bowl, cover, and chill until ready to use.
- Make the salad:
- Gently toss cucumbers, avocado, scallions, lime juice, oil, salt, and 1/2 cup cilantro in a large bowl. Sprinkle with more cilantro.
- Carve chicken and transfer to a platter; baste with reserved pan juices. Serve with green sauce and salad alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Green sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.
POLLO A LA BRASA - PERUVIAN ROASTED CHICKEN WITH YELLOW POTATOES
The third Sunday in July is "Pollo a la Brasa Day" in Peru (Día del Pollo a la Brasa). Like pisco and ceviche, pollo a la brass is a very important component of Peru's culinary heritage, though it is a relatively modern dish. (Peru also celebrates Pisco Sour Day in February and National Ceviche Day on June 28). Pollo a la brasa is a delectable roasted chicken flavored with uniquely Peruvian herbs and spices. it has really started to catch on in the United States, so much so that many areas have several competing restaurants. Peruvian roasted chicken is popular for a reason - the unique combination of spices gives the meat exceptional flavor. The dish has an interesting history: it was made famous by a couple of Swiss expats in the 1950's at their restaurant La Granja Azul (which is still a popular Lima restaurant). They designed and patented the mechanical spit that roasts multiple chickens simultaneously (el rotombo). Peruvian roasted chicken always comes with delicious hot pepper sauces. The red sauce typically has quite a kick, but the green sauce and the creamy yellow aji sauce tend to be milder and sweet. The green sauce is typically prepared with queso fresco or mayonnaise and the Andean herb called huacatay, or Peruvian black mint. The creamy yellow sauce is made with aji amarillo chile peppers. Pollo a la brasa always comes with sides - usually thick cut french fries, fried yuca, corn on the cob, and onion salad/relish. Some places offer tortillas and beans and rice, a more Central American touch. For the complete Peruvian experience, wash everything down with an Inca Cola. If your takeout place has desserts, be sure to try them too! Alfajores or tres leches are some of the most popular.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 13h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Brine the chicken by soaking the chicken (giblets removed) in salt water for 12 hours in the refrigerator . Remove from salt water and rinse.
- Peel and mash the garlic, and mix it with the vinegar and the vegetable oil. Stir in the chile powder, cumin, paprika, garlic salt, and soy sauce.
- Place the chicken in a ziplock bag, and pour in the marinde. Seal the back and toss to coat the chicken with the marinade.
- Marinate chicken, refrigerated, for 12-24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Peel the potatoes and cut into small wedges.
- Place the potatoes in a roasting pan. Place the chicken, breast side up, on top of a rack over the potatoes.
- Roast chicken uncovered for 30-45 minutes. If the skin is getting too brown, cover loosely with foil. Flip and stir the potatoes with a spatula. Continue to roast until chicken has an internal temperature of about 165 degrees, about 1 hour and a half total oven time, depending on the size of the chicken. (Read more here about how to roast chicken).
- Remove chicken from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1094.3, Fat 67.2, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 243.8, Sodium 546.5, Carbohydrate 56.1, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 64
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a whole chicken that has been brined for at least 24 hours. You can brine the chicken in a simple solution of water, salt, and sugar.
- Be sure to pat the chicken dry before roasting it. This will help the skin to crisp up.
- Rub the chicken with a mixture of olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. This will help to flavor the chicken and make the skin golden brown.
- Roast the chicken at a high temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and continue roasting for another 45-60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is roasting, toss the potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until they are tender and browned.
- Serve the chicken and potatoes with aji verde, a Peruvian green sauce made with cilantro, jalapeños, and onions.
Conclusion:
Peruvian-style roast chicken with potatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the potatoes are crispy and golden brown. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
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