Peruvian Roasted chicken


Latino food is a hot cusine all over right now . This winning dish comes from acclaimed chef Lucio Medina , of El Pollo in Soho and the upper west side in NYC. He has been quoted as saying ” the Incas ate preety well : potatoes , corn and peppers are native Peruvian vegetables ……..” Go ahead try this roasted chicken , its really worth a taste .

Lucio Medina , El Pollo

Serves 4

2  1/2 tbs garlic powder

1 tbs plus 1 tsp ground cumin

4 tbs white vinegar

2  1/2 tbs paprika

2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

3 tbs white wine

3 tbs Soya or Canola oil

3/4 tsp salt

1   3 to 4 lb chicken

juice of 1 lemon , mixed with 1 quart cold water

In a medium – size bowl , mix first 8 ingredients . Wash chickens throughly with lemon water and remove excess fat from inside chickens .With a large carving fork , poke deep holes all over chicken , including under the wings . Rub the marinade throughly inside and outside the chicken . Seal chicken inside a large plastic bag and marinate for at least 2 hours ( preferably up to 24 hours ) in refridgerator . Remove chicken from bag and dilute marinade left behind in bag with a tablespoon of water . Place chicken on a rotisserie spit , and roast at a medium heat for 45 to 55 minutes . If broiling , cut chicken in half lenghtwise and broil 30 to 40 minutes , basting with marinade every 10 minutes .

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