PERUVIAN GRILLED CHICKEN (POLLO A LA BRASA)

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This is a delicious grilled chicken recipe from Peru. Many versions of this recipe abound, which soy sauce seems to be the common ingredient in all of them. The title suggests it's grilled, but this dish can be oven roasted, too. The instructions provide directions for both grilling and roasting. But please plan accordingly...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 c low-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
5 garlic cloves
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 to 1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 1/2 lb whole chicken, quartered (i used a cut-up fryer, and it worked well)
1 large lime, quartered (for garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Add soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and oil to blender, and blend until well mixed.
  • 2. Put chicken in a large sealable plastic zip-lock bag and add marinade. Seal bag and marinate, chilled, 8 to 24 hours. Turn occasionally to assure even marinating.
  • 3. FOR GRILLING: Prepare grill for medium-high heat. Oil grill rack. FOR OVEN ROASTING: Preheat oven to 500°F. Add water to a 13x9-inch baking dish; set aside.
  • 4. Discard marinade, then pat chicken dry.
  • 5. FOR GRILLING: Grill chicken over area with no coals (or over a turned-off burner), skin side down first, covered, turning over once, until cooked through, about 30 to 35 minutes (add charcoal to maintain heat). FOR OVEN ROASTING: Place chicken in a single layer in the baking dish. Roast chicken for 30 minutes. Then tent with foil and continue roasting until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes longer.
  • 6. Garnish with lime wedges, and serve while hot.

Ambra Stephens
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy.


Waqas Gujjar
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I love the smoky flavor that the charcoal grilling gives the chicken. It's so delicious.


john weraga
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The chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Johan Valente
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. The chicken is always a hit.


Santoshi Shrestha
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I'm new to Peruvian cuisine, but this recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Suman Sah
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The chicken was a bit bland, but the dipping sauce helped.


Julija Cerka
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This is the best Peruvian grilled chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the skin is perfectly crispy.


Bishal Shil
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I love the way this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a delicious dish. The chicken is always a crowd-pleaser.


MusicInsight
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The chicken was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was good.


Sandie Decker
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful.


Pulane Ntoahae
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and moist. I love the crispy skin too.


tina herrera
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.


Bidragon547
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Jason Tulick
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This Peruvian grilled chicken recipe turned out amazing! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the skin was perfectly crispy. I'll definitely be making this again soon.