May 22, 2025

Pollo A La Brasa - Peruvian Chicken by Matt Burgess

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Pollo A La Brasa - Peruvian Chicken by Matt Burgess

Serves 4

 

Time to prep: 90 minutes (plus up to two days of marinating the chicken)

 

Ingredients:

1 whole chicken, spatchcocked (ask our team to spatchcock a whole chicken)

4 cloves garlic minced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon aji panca paste

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon coriander

1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds, roasted

juice from 1 small lime

1 tsp salt 

1 tsp pepper

 

Method:

  1. In a bowl, mix minced garlic, soy sauce, aji amarillo paste, honey, aji panca paste, paprika, oregano, coriander, roasted cumin seeds, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Rub the marinade thoroughly over the spatchcocked chicken, ensuring it's well coated. let it marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat the bbq to a medium heat.
  4. Place the chicken skin-side up on the grill. cook for indirect cooking for 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 74°c.
  5. Let the chicken rest before serving