Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Grilled Chicken)

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For your next cookout, treat your family to a classic Peruvian dish, pollo a la brasa (Peruvian grilled chicken), made on the grill instead of in the oven. This recipe is simple to prepare and is bursting with flavor. If you like things spicy, leave the seeds in your jalapeños for extra heat.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • cup soy sauce

  • 5 cloves garlic

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Sauce:

  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped

  • ½ cup firmly packed cilantro

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Add soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, vegetable oil, cumin, paprika, and oregano to a blender; blend until smooth. Pour into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.

  2. Add jalapeños, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to a blender; pulse until smooth. Transfer sauce to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  4. Remove chicken thighs from marinade and shake off excess. Discard bag and remaining marinade.

  5. Cook chicken thighs on the preheated grill for 7 minutes; flip and grill 7 minutes more. Transfer to a serving dish; drizzle jalapeño sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

543 Calories
41g Fat
6g Carbs
38g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 543
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 52%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 1685mg 73%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 38g 75%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 420mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.