dinner · gluten-free
Pollo a la brasa with ají amarillo and green sauces
Peruvian-style roast chicken with a dry-spiced, air-dried skin roasted until crackling, served with a yellow ají amarillo sauce and a jalapeño-cilantro sauce.
- Time
- 90min
- Steps
- 6
Ingredients
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Contains milk and egg.
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Method
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1
Mix the salt and spices. Rub all over and inside the chicken, tie the legs, and refrigerate uncovered for 24-48 hours to dry the skin.
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2
Heat the oven to 220°C (425°F), or set up a rotisserie or a grill with charcoal and a chunk of pecan wood.
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3
Rub the chicken with the oil and roast on a rack for 60-70 minutes until deep brown and the thigh reaches 75°C (165°F). Flip for the last 10 minutes to crisp the underside.
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4
Yellow sauce: blend the ají amarillo paste, mayo, cheese and lime with a pinch of salt.
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5
Green sauce: blend the jalapeños, cilantro, garlic, mayo, lime and olive oil.
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6
Rest the chicken 10 minutes, carve and serve with fries, salad and both sauces.