Pollo Asado al Estilo Peruano

Ingredientes

• 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds)
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 3 tbspn olive oil
• 3 tspn salt
• 2 tspn paprika
• 2 tspn cumin
• 1 tspn black peppercorns
• 1 orange
• 2 habanero peppers
• 1/2 a small red onion

Preparación

1. 1

   In a small blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients except for the chicken, onions and orange.

2. 2

   Juice half of the small orange and add to the food processor with the other ingredients and blend until relatively smooth.

3. 3

   Spread mixture evenly over the chicken, under the skin of the chicken, and in the chicken cavity. Allow the chicken to marinade in the refrigerator fro 4-6 hrs or overnight.

4. 4

   Bring the chicken to room temperature, stuff with left over half orange and onion, and roast preferably in a roasting pan over a rack (I used my good ol-cast iron skillet) in a preheated 425F oven for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   After 30 minutes, if you are satisfied with the color on the chicken cover it lightly with foil paper.

6. 6

   Bring the heat down to 375F and roast for another hour or until the juices run clear when you pierce the chicken breast.

7. 7

   Rest the chicken for 15 minutes, carve and serve with green sauce (recipe coming soon).