Peruvian Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)

Name: Peruvian Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American
Ingredients: ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 cups cilantro, mostly leaves; 2 jalapeños, roughly chopped (see note 2); 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; ¼ cup grated cotija or parmesan cheese; 1 lime, juiced; ¼ tsp sea salt; 4-5lbs chicken quarters (see note 1); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup lime juice; 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp honey; 1 Tbsp paprika; 2 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp red chili flakes; 1 Tbsp cumin; 2 tsp oregano; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

My Peruvian Chicken, Pollo a la Brasa, is beautifully marinated and then either grilled or roasted. Serve it with Aji Verde, a Peruvian green sauce, for ultimate flavors!

Updated at: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:26:25 GMT