Whole Chicken Monday

[Michael Richards]

One of my favorite places to go for a work lunch (work being about 45 minutes from home) is the Peruvian Char Cooked Chicken place, however with the current situation I have not been able to get there is some time now so last night I set out to try to attempt to recreate that great meal on my WSM. It was put in a brine of salt and honey over night then patted dry with and smothered in a marinade of oil, lime, honey, soy, salt, garlic, paprika, coriander, oregano, and cumin and I let that sit for about 4 hours before I put it on the pit. Hot and Fast, no water pan in the WSM, pit ran at 300 ish the whole time, 40 mins breast side down when I went to flip both thigh/leg quarter wanted to break off so I did not fight that and allowed it to occur. After another 30 mins, I flipped all three parts one last time for about 15 mins and took off to rest for a few mins. The legs and thighs were amazing, breast was OK. I could not believe how much the smell and taste reminded me of restaurant style I love so much. I took pictures of it going off the pit and while resting. I got to work on getting a plated picture. It was served with Cajun Rice and pasta salad made by my daughter.
Michael

 

[Brad Olson]

The chicken sounds great, but your photo links appear to be broken...

 

[Rich G]

Michael, tasty looking chicken (and the photos show up for me....)

Thanks for sharing!

R

 

[Cliff Bartlett]

Sounds great. No pics for me either though. I’m using my iPhone. I’ll try the PC when I get home.

 

[Michael Richards]

Here guys, my second attempt to add the photos. I made the original post from my computer, but usually use my phone, so now let's see if it works on my phone.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I’m thinking that it’s time for me to do the Raichlen “Peruvian chicken” recipe again, that is fantastic and I use the leftover green sauce with the leftover meat(when there is any) to make a nicely spicy chicken salad! Just finished breakfast and I’m thinking about that already!

 

[Brad Olson]

Photos came through this time, Michael - chicken looks great!

 

[Chris in Louisiana]

Sounds like some good flavors.

Our local Peruvian place closed recently, so I'll have to try this if I want to enjoy it again.