Jul 14 2026
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Peruvian Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Social Roost
Time2h
Serves4

Half of a roasted chicken, brined and seasoned with our Peruvian spice blend, served with Rice & beans, sweet plantains, citrus pico, and pio pio sauce.

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Ingredients

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Brine

Chicken

Rice & Beans

Sweet Plantains

Citrus Pico

Pio Pio Sauce

Method

Brining Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Brine

    In a large pot, combine water, salt, brown sugar, garlic cloves, black peppercorns, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.

  2. 2

    Brine the Chicken

    Submerge the chicken halves in the brine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.

Roasting Chicken

  1. 3

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 4

    Season the Chicken

    Remove chicken from brine, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. Rub olive oil and Peruvian spice blend all over the chicken.

  3. 5

    Roast the Chicken

    Place the chicken halves on a roasting pan and roast in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Cooking Rice & Beans

  1. 6

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  2. 7

    Cook Rice

    Add white rice and chicken broth to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until rice is cooked.

  3. 8

    Add Beans

    Once rice is cooked, fold in the canned black beans and chopped cilantro. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Frying Plantains

  1. 9

    Prepare Plantains

    Peel the ripe plantains and slice them diagonally into 1-inch thick pieces.

  2. 10

    Fry Plantains

    In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry plantain slices until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Making Citrus Pico

  1. 11

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Stir well and set aside to let flavors meld.

Preparing Pio Pio Sauce

  1. 12

    Mix the Sauce

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, aji amarillo paste, and lemon juice. Stir until well combined and smooth.

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