2023-07-16 10:01:16
During the month of July, not only the National Holidays or Machu Picchu are celebrated; but also to one of the most iconic dishes of Peru. Grilled Chicken Day is a particular date in the country. In this note we will tell you some information that you should know regarding this event, such as, for example, since when and for what reason it is celebrated.
SINCE WHEN IS GRILLED CHICKEN DAY CELEBRATED?
The date chosen to celebrate Grilled Chicken Day is the third Sunday of July each year. This was determined through a ministerial resolution issued on June 22, 2010. For this year, it will be Sunday, July 16.
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During this day, Peruvians gather with family or friends to enjoy this delicious dish, which consists of grilled chicken seasoned with a mixture of spices and served with French fries and salad.
WHY IS GRILLED CHICKEN DAY CELEBRATED IN PERU ON THE THIRD SUNDAY OF JULY?
Grilled Chicken Day is celebrated in Peru on the third Sunday of July as a way to recognize and promote one of the most emblematic and popular dishes of Peruvian gastronomy. This date was established with the aim of highlighting the importance and unique flavor of grilled chicken in the country’s culinary culture.
Grilled chicken is an iconic dish in Peruvian cuisine, recognized for its delicious flavor and its special preparation. Every year, the third Sunday of July is dedicated to paying homage to this traditional recipe, promoting its consumption and dissemination both nationally and internationally.
This celebration seeks to highlight the contribution of Peruvian restaurants and poultry farmers who have popularized grilled chicken and have brought its unmistakable flavor to the entire country. In addition, Grilled Chicken Day is an opportunity for Peruvians to enjoy this dish in the company of their families and friends, strengthening ties and sharing the culinary wealth of the country.
WHAT IS GRILLED CHICKEN
Grilled chicken is an emblematic dish of Peruvian cuisine that consists of grilled or grilled chicken, seasoned with a mixture of spices and aromatic herbs. It is known for its unique and juicy flavor, as well as its characteristic golden color and crispness on the skin.
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To prepare the grilled chicken, the chicken is marinated with a mixture of ingredients that may include garlic, beer, vinegar, silao (soy sauce), ají panca (red chili pepper paste), cumin, among other seasonings. Then, it is slowly cooked over high heat on a grill or in a specialized oven for grilling. During cooking, the chicken is flipped to ensure even cooking and to achieve that crispy, delicious exterior.
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Grilled chicken is usually served with fried or baked potatoes, Creole salad (tomato, onion, lemon and cilantro) and typical sauces such as huancaína sauce or Criolla sauce. It is a very popular dish in Peru and is found in most Peruvian food restaurants both nationally and abroad.
The success of grilled chicken lies in its distinctive flavor, the result of the combination of spices and the grilled cooking technique that gives it an incomparable aroma and texture. It is considered a celebratory dish and a culinary tradition in Peru, enjoyed by families and friends on different occasions.
GARNISHES THAT CANNOT BE MISSED
Grilled chicken is a dish that suits all tastes and palates. There are those who eat it with mayonnaise and the popular criollo chili. Others are seasoned with chili pepper, mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup, but there are also those who prefer to eat it without any additional sauce to fully enjoy that flavor that characterizes it so much.
In the Sierra del Perú, grilled chicken is eaten with chili pepper made from huacatay and other herbs and, in the jungle, with chili charapita or chili pepper from cocona. However, the preferred garnish in recent years in almost all of Peru is chaufa rice, thus obtaining the popular ‘mostrito’.
Some even save some of the grilled chicken for the next day and prepare sandwiches with lettuce and tomato. Of course, always accompanied by a good cup of coffee-
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