Pollo Asado Con Llajua (Bolivian Chicken With Spicy Salsa)
Recipe: #19282
May 25, 2015
Categories: Chicken, South American, Grilling (Outdoor), Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Non-Dairy Bone-in Pieces, Spicy, Kosher Meat, Chicken Dinner, more
"Adapted from Planet Barbecue. Llajua is an extremely hot Bolivian salsa. It is normally made with locoto (rocoto) peppers, but if you can't find them, feel free to use Scotch bonnets or jalapenos, depending on your heat tolerance. Bolivians claim that the peppers need to be cut exactly as described in the recipe, or the flavor will be different. Leave the seeds in if you want it even hotter. You can also use parsley in the salsa if you don't care for cilantro. Prep time includes marinating time. The salsa may be made up to 2 hours in advance. Note: this recipe is best made with bone-in chicken breasts. If you use boneless, reduce cooking time accordingly."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
- SALSA
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- CHICKEN
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (340.5 g)
- Calories 383.6
- Total Fat - 21.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 3.6 g
- Cholesterol - 544.3 mg
- Sodium - 1034.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 4.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.2 g
- Sugars - 2.3 g
- Protein - 41 g
- Calcium - 43.5 mg
- Iron - 6.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 20.4 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Remove stems from peppers.
Step 2
Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds (or leave them in for very hot salsa).
Step 3
Slice half peppers crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces.
Step 4
Place in a food processor.
Step 5
Add tomatoes and garlic and puree to a coarse paste.
Step 6
Work in the olive oil and vinegar.
Step 7
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 8
Add cilantro, pulsing to mix. There will be about 1 1/2 cups.
Step 9
Generously season chicken on both sides with salt, pepper and cumin.
Step 10
Drizzle oil over both sides of chicken.
Step 11
Rub oil and spices in with your fingertips.
Step 12
Cover and refrigerate 30-60 minutes.
Step 13
Preheat grill to high.
Step 14
Brush and oil grill grate.
Step 15
Grill chicken until cooked through and golden brown, 4-6 minutes per side.
Step 16
Transfer chicken to a platter and spoon llajua over it.
Tips
No special items needed.
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