POLLO ASADO CON LLAJUA (CUMIN-GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SPICY SALSA)
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. 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.
Provided by Chocolatl
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove stems from peppers.
- Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds (or leave them in for very hot salsa).
- Slice half peppers crosswise into 1/2 inch pieces.
- Place in a food processor.
- Add tomatoes and garlic and puree to a coarse paste.
- Work in the olive oil and vinegar.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Add cilantro, pulsing to mix. There will be about 1 1/2 cups.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry.
- Generously season on both sides with salt, pepper and cumin.
- Drizzle oil over both sides of chicken.
- Rub oil and spices in with your fingertips.
- Cover and refrigerate 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat grill to high.
- Brush and oil grill grate.
- Grill chicken until cooked through and golden brown, 4-6 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a platter and spoon llajua over it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.6, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 924, Carbohydrate 4.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 16.1
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Jo Tontoh
[email protected]This recipe is a fail. The chicken was dry and the salsa was bland. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Alice Ndhlovu
[email protected]This was the worst chicken I've ever had. It was dry, tough, and flavorless. I threw it away after a few bites.
Angelica Flores
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but the chicken was dry and the salsa was too spicy. I won't be making this recipe again.
Julia Muniz
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was a complete disaster.
Filipina Germino
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time and money. The chicken was tough and the salsa was bland.
Emy Sabri
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken was still undercooked. I had to put it back in the oven for another 30 minutes.
maribelle and gaelle aazan
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the chicken was a little bland. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Mahamud Hasan
[email protected]The chicken was a little dry, but the salsa was delicious.
Emmanuel Kenechukwu
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was delicious and the salsa was perfect. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you for sharing!
ndubueze ogubie
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the salsa was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
monna monna
[email protected]Great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the salsa was delicious. I served it with rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.
Jesse Lovell
[email protected]This was my first time making pollo asado and it was a success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the salsa was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mustafa Saith
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the salsa is the perfect balance of spicy and tangy.
Sardar Muteeb
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful and the salsa was delicious. I used a whole chicken and it took about an hour and a half to cook.
umaid khan
[email protected]This chicken was so flavorful and juicy! I loved the combination of spices in the marinade, and the llajua salsa was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again soon.