Pollo al sillao una receta rica, fácil y rápida
Pollo al sillao una receta rica, fácil y rápida is a medium Peruvian recipe that serves 4. 420 calories per serving. Recipe by Giacomo Bocchio on YouTube.
Prep: 30 min | Cook: 40 min | Total: 1 hr 25 min
Cost: $40.88 total, $10.22 per serving
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Chicken Pieces (bone‑in, skin‑on (thighs, drumsticks, wings, etc.))
- 80 ml Soy Sauce (light or regular soy sauce)
- 30 ml Oyster Sauce (adds umami and slight sweetness)
- 1 tsp Chinese Five‑Spice Powder
- 30 g Fresh Ginger (Kion) (grated with skin, then squeezed to release juice)
- 3 pcs Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 4 stalks Green Onions (Scallions) (white and green parts separated; green tops saved for garnish)
- 1 medium White Onion (sliced thin)
- 1 large Bell Pepper (red or yellow, cut into thin julienne strips)
- 240 ml Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
- 1 tsp Cornstarch (optional, for thickening if sauce is thin)
- 15 ml Sesame Oil (to finish, adds toasted flavor)
- 30 ml Olive Oil (for searing; extra‑virgin preferred)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 cups White Rice (cooked, for serving)
- 30 g Sorrel Leaves (Sorel) (tart, used in salad)
- 30 g Watercress
- 30 g Wild Arugula
- 30 g Misuna Leaves (Pink or Green) (mild, slightly bitter)
- 45 ml Olive Oil (for vinaigrette) (extra‑virgin)
- 15 ml Red Wine Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest (freshly grated)
Instructions
Make the Marinade
In a large mixing bowl combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, Chinese five‑spice powder, and the grated ginger (including skin). Stir until well mixed.
Time: PT5M
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, toss to coat evenly, then cover and let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Time: PT15M
Drain Excess Marinade
Place a wire rack over a tray and arrange the marinated chicken on it to let the excess liquid drip off.
Time: PT2M
Dilute the Used Marinade
Transfer the leftover marinade (now touched by raw chicken) to a small bowl, add the chicken broth, and whisk to combine. Set aside for later deglazing.
Time: PT3M
Sear the Chicken Skin‑Side Down
Heat the skillet over medium heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil, then place the chicken pieces skin‑side down. Cook 6‑8 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: medium heat
Remove Chicken Temporarily
Transfer the seared chicken to a plate and set aside while you build the sauce.
Time: PT2M
Sauté Aromatics
Add a splash more olive oil to the same skillet. Add the finely chopped ginger, the white parts of the green onions, sliced white onion, and minced garlic. Sauté 3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium heat
Deglaze the Pan
Pour the diluted broth‑marinade mixture into the skillet, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Bring to a gentle boil.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium heat
Add Additional Broth
If the sauce looks too thick, add an extra ½ cup chicken broth. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 2 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: low heat
Return Chicken to the Sauce
Place the seared chicken back into the skillet, skin side up. Cover the pan, lower the heat to a gentle simmer, and cook for 20 minutes.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: low simmer
Add Bell Pepper and Green Onion Tops
After 20 minutes of cooking, stir in the julienned bell pepper and the green tops of the scallions. Continue to cook, uncovered, for another 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: low simmer
Check Doneness
Pierce the thickest piece of chicken (usually a drumstick) with a knife; the juices should run clear, not pink. If needed, cook an additional 2‑3 minutes.
Time: PT2M
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the sesame oil and freshly ground black pepper. If the sauce is thinner than desired, whisk together cornstarch with a little cold water and stir into the pan; cook 1 minute until thickened.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: low heat
Prepare the Salad Vinaigrette
In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest, salt, and pepper (3 parts oil to 1 part vinegar).
Time: PT3M
Assemble the Salad
Combine sorrel, watercress, wild arugula, and misuna leaves in a serving bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently.
Time: PT3M
Plate and Serve
Spoon a serving of white rice onto each plate, top with a few pieces of chicken, spoon over the sauce, and garnish with toasted sesame seeds and the remaining green onion tops. Serve the fresh salad on the side.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Dairy‑Free, Nut‑Free, Gluten‑Free option available with tamari
Allergens: Soy, Sesame, Shellfish (oyster sauce), Gluten (if regular soy sauce is used)
Last updated: June 6, 2026








