El Pollo Restaurant Peruvian Roasted Chicken

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Source: el pollo restaurant, ny - i used to go there all the time when i lived on the upper east side. it was on 1st ave. And 90th street and it had the best peruvian rotisserie chicken and terrific fried plaintain. mmmm. i miss this! Note: it's not the el pollo loco chain recipe.

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Steps

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In medium-size bowl , mix first eight ingredients.

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Wash chickens thoroughly with lemon water and remove excess fat from inside chickens.

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With a large carving fork , poke deep holes all over chicken , including under wings.

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Rub the marinade thoroughly inside and outside the chicken.

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Seal chicken in a large plastic bag and marinate for at least 2 hours in refrigerator.

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Remove chicken from bag and dilute marinade left behind in bag with a tablespoon of water.

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Place chicken on a rotisserie spit , and roast at medium heat for 45 to 55 minutes.

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If broiling , cut chicken in half lengthwise and broil for 30 to 40 minutes , basting with marinade every 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

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garlic powder, ground cumin, white vinegar, paprika, fresh ground black pepper, white wine, canola oil, salt, roasting chickens, lemon, juice of, water