Pollo A La Brasa
Total Time: 2 hoursYield: 6 Servings
Source: nerdswithknives.com
Category: Poultry
Ingredients
7 cloves Garlic1⁄3 cup Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
4 tablespoons Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Lime Zest
3 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
3 teaspoons Honey
2 1⁄2 teaspoons Cumin
2 teaspoons Paprika
1 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt
1⁄2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
3 pounds Chicken Thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
1 cup Cilantro
2 whole Jalapenos
3 whole Green Onions (chopped)
1⁄2 tablespoon Aji Amarillo (or chili paste)
1⁄2 cup Mayonnaise
Directions
- Place 6 garlic cloves, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, lime zest, 2 teaspoons mustard, 2 teaspoons honey, 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, 3/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and oil in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Place the chicken in a large bowl and pour in the marinade, then move the chicken around to ensure all the pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 and up to 24 hours. Turn the chicken occasionally to ensure even marinating.
- Heat the oven to 450ºF and set the rack in the middle. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top. Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade set them on the tray with a little room between each piece. Drizzle about a teaspoon of the marinade over each piece.
- Roast the chicken until the skin is golden and the temperature at the thickest part reaches 165ºF on an instant read thermometer, 30 to 40 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a blender add the cilantro, jalapeños, 1 clove garlic, 2 tablespoons lime juice, green onions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon mustard, aji amarillo, 1 teaspoon honey, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Blend until smooth. Add the mayonnaise and blend until just mixed. Taste and adjust with salt or lime juice, as needed.
- Remove from the chicken from the oven and let them rest, covered loosely with foil, for at least 5 minutes before serving. Serve the chicken with the sauce and additional lime wedges on the side.
