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post #1 of 14
5/20/10 at 3:48am
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I love Peruvian Chicken. From Queens to DC, I've found places that make chicken that is as addictive as crack. The skin crunchy, the meat moist and flavorful, and last, but not least, it's always cheap. I do wish I can make it at home. Is it possible? Please let me know your secrets.
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post #2 of 14
5/20/10 at 3:41pm
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Originally Posted by DNW View Post
I love Peruvian Chicken. From Queens to DC, I've found places that make chicken that is as addictive as crack. The skin crunchy, the meat moist and flavorful, and last, but not least, it's always cheap. I do wish I can make it at home. Is it possible? Please let me know your secrets.

I don't think so, unless you know someone from Peru. I like the yellow sauce, which isn't as easy to make as some may think.
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post #3 of 14
5/20/10 at 3:55pm
Do you have a rotisserie? Then no.
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post #4 of 14
5/20/10 at 5:55pm
Roasting a good chicken at home like that is probably much more effort than it's worth. I'm a fan of that green sauce more. Get some plantains and yuca and we're set. Personal Favorite: Super Pollo
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post #5 of 14
5/20/10 at 5:57pm
get some mosto verde as well.
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post #6 of 14
5/20/10 at 6:00pm
Being from Texas i like the Mexican style which is cooked on a grill and served with salsa and tortillas. No wacky sauce
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post #7 of 14
5/20/10 at 6:02pm
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Roasting a good chicken at home like that is probably much more effort than it's worth. I'm a fan of that green sauce more. Get some plantains and yuca and we're set.

Personal Favorite: Super Pollo

Is this in Wheaton?? I know they have a Super Chicken, but its called Super Chicken and not Super Pollo. I like Pollo Rico, you only give you two sides, but damn the Chicken is head and shoulders above just about anyone else.
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post #8 of 14
5/20/10 at 6:10pm
I was recently in Peru and don't recall ever hearing about this "Peruvian chicken." I am intrigued. I do recall a lot of ceviche, and some alpaca and guinea pig. Pisco to drink.
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post #9 of 14
5/20/10 at 10:25pm
I enjoy Peruvian Chicken but the Lomo Saltado is to die for.
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post #10 of 14
5/21/10 at 12:14am
That green sauce (Pio Pio in NY ) is the fuckin bomb. Id dip my balls in it.
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post #11 of 14
5/21/10 at 12:19am
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Is this in Wheaton?? I know they have a Super Chicken, but its called Super Chicken and not Super Pollo. I like Pollo Rico, you only give you two sides, but damn the Chicken is head and shoulders above just about anyone else.

I'm talking about the Super Pollo in Arlington, though they have all the same names. I like the chicken there but not a huge fan of the sides there. The Super Chicken in Falls Church is actually really really good. Is it a chain?
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post #12 of 14
5/21/10 at 1:39am
roasting crisp/moist chicken with a grill is not that hard. set up a direct and indirect coal setup, marinate chicken, cook indirectly for 30 minutes, crisp skin side down above the direct for 10 minutes. Some people crisp it at the beginning, some at the end.

if you have a rotisserie (cheaper than you probably think), just rotiss it
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post #13 of 14
5/21/10 at 10:53am
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I'm talking about the Super Pollo in Arlington, though they have all the same names. I like the chicken there but not a huge fan of the sides there. The Super Chicken in Falls Church is actually really really good. Is it a chain?

I'm not sure if "chain" is the right word, mainly because they don't feel linked. There's a Pollo Rico in Wheaton (they had a fire but ended up rebuilding), there was also a criminal investigation as well, but the food is the best. 3 tables inside all lining the wall and its an all cash business. Pretty damn sketchy but damn good food.
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post #14 of 14
5/21/10 at 4:26pm
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I was recently in Peru and don't recall ever hearing about this "Peruvian chicken." I am intrigued.

I do recall a lot of ceviche, and some alpaca and guinea pig. Pisco to drink.

Did you have cui? Cui is pretty creepy-looking as it's normally served. Looks like a big rat. In more touristy places they'll chop off the head and feet so that it looks more appetizing. Peruvians love that shit though.

I never had the chicken when I was in peru but my brother raved about it when he was there. I always found other things on the menu far more interesting than chicken. The chicken is more street food/local than what you'd find in restaurants catering to tourists, from what I can understand. to be honest though, I didn't see too many of those places either, and i was with my gf that was from there...

I did see the huge chicken farms between Lima and Trujillo though, thankfully, just from the bus cama.
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