Pollo a la Brasa

Name: Pollo a la Brasa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 3 lb whole chicken; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp cumin, ground; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup lime juice

Peruvian rotisserie chicken marinated in a blend of cumin, paprika, vinegar, and fresh herbs, then spit-roasted until golden and juicy. Traditionally served with chimichurri and aji amarillo sauce.

80 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lb whole chicken
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp cumin, ground
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup lime juice

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 450°F. Pat 3 lb whole chicken dry with paper towels and place in a roasting pan.
2

Combine 8 cloves minced garlic, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup lime juice in a small bowl to make the marinade.
3

Rub the marinade all over the whole chicken, inside and out, ensuring even coverage.
4

Roast in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the thigh.
5

Let rest for 5 minutes before cutting and serving with chimichurri or aji amarillo sauce.

Questions

How long does Pollo a la Brasa keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Can I halve or double Pollo a la Brasa?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

Serve it with

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