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Peruvian Chicken on the Big Green Egg

Peruvian Chicken on the Big Green Egg

The BBQ Buddha
This recipe was adapted from Jennifer Segal for the Big Green Egg!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course BBQ
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice from 2 limes
  • 4 large garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 pound whole chicken

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the ingredients except the chicken in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Clean the chicken and pat the chicken dry with paper towels; place the chicken in a bowl.
  • Using your fingers pull the skin from the flesh over the breasts and legs, do not tear the skin as you want the marinade to stay inside the bird.
  • Take most of the marinade and spread evenly underneath the skin, and spread the remaining marinade over the skin.
  • Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Set the Big Green Egg up for indirect cooking. Heat to 425°.
  • Place drip pan under the chicken and on top of the plate setter.
  • Put the chicken on the rack and roast for 1 to 1.5 hours or until the bird measures 165° with a Thermapen in the breast meat.
  • Carve the chicken and serve with green sauce.
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