What is Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)?

It is a Peruvian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.

What goes well with Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)?

Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes. Papa a la Huancaína (Huancayo-Style Potatoes) Appetizer Plantain Chips Citrus Shiitake Mushroom “Ceviche” Flavorful Skillet Black Beans

How long does it take to make Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)?

About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 625.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.

Is Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) healthy?

Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 625.81 calories and 45.0 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1380.02 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.44 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)

Name: Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 2 lb Boneless Chicken Thigh; 0.5 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro; 5 whole Garlic; 2 tsp Ground Cumin; 2 whole Jalapeño Pepper; 2 tbsp Lime Juice; 0.25 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Paprika; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.33 cup Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Peruvian 🇵🇪 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Halal 🕌

Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) brings smoky, charred skin and juicy, well-seasoned meat with a balance of soy, lime, cumin, and paprika. A cool, creamy jalapeño-cilantro sauce adds herbal heat and tang that lifts every bite. It’s perfect for a weekend cookout or a relaxed dinner with sides like fries or salad.

Prep10 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

39 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 53 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 0 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityFair: 57 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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5
Heart Health: 58
Metabolic: 17
Digestive: 40
Inflammatory: 57
Performance: 33
General Wellness

1

Combine soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, vegetable oil, cumin, paprika, and oregano in a blender; blend until smooth.
2

Pour the mixture into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag.
3

Add chicken thighs, coat with the marinade, press out excess air, and seal the bag.
4

Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
5

Combine jalapeños, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender; pulse until smooth.
6

Transfer the sauce to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
7

Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
8

Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake off the excess.
9

Discard the bag and any remaining marinade.
10

Grill the chicken thighs on the preheated grill for 7 minutes; flip and grill for 7 minutes more.
11

Transfer to a serving dish; drizzle jalapeño sauce over the chicken.

About This Recipe

Peruvian Rotisserie Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) is a Peruvian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Dried Oregano, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 625.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)?: It is a Peruvian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) made of?: The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Dried Oregano, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
What goes well with Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)?: Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes.
Papa a la Huancaína (Huancayo-Style Potatoes) Appetizer
Plantain Chips
Citrus Shiitake Mushroom “Ceviche”
Flavorful Skillet Black Beans
How long does it take to make Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa)?: About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 625.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
Is Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) healthy?: Peruvian Rotisserie-Style Chicken (Pollo a la Brasa) has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 625.81 calories and 45.0 g of protein, or 90% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1380.02 mg (60% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.44 g (42% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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