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Nutritional Values
540kcal
48gProtein
5gCarbs
38gFat
—Fibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Grilled Chicken
How to order / say it
Say it
Pollo a la Brasa — [POY-yo ah la BRAH-sa]
Order
I'd like the Pollo a la Brasa, please.
Locally
Me gustaría el Pollo a la Brasa, por favor.
Say locally
Peruvian spit-roasted chicken seasoned with herbs and spices.
Why try it?
Pollo a la Brasa is a beloved staple in Lima, embodying the city's penchant for hearty, flavorful, and communal meals. It's a dish that brings families together and offers a taste of Peruvian hospitality.
How it tastes
This chicken is exceptionally juicy and aromatic, with a crispy, flavorful skin enhanced by spices and herbs like garlic, cumin, and rosemary.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Originating in the 1950s in the Lima suburb of Chaclacayo, Pollo a la Brasa was created by Swiss immigrants who introduced the rotisserie technique. It quickly gained popularity, becoming a Peruvian culinary icon.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 1.5 kg whole chicken
- 100 ml soy sauce
- 🍋 50 ml lemon juice
- 🧂 2 tsp cumin
- 🧄 5 cloves garlic
- 🌿 10 g rosemary
Method
- 1 Mix soy sauce, lemon juice, cumin, minced garlic, and rosemary.
- 2 Marinate the chicken with the mixture for at least 2 hours.
- 3 Preheat the grill and place the chicken on the rotisserie.
- 4 Cook for about 1 hour, basting occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
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