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Peruvian Spicy Rocoto Char Siu Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries

Name: Peruvian Spicy Rocoto Char Siu Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 220 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chicken thighs, 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs; Rocoto paste, 2 tbsp; Char siu sauce, 3 tbsp; Soy sauce, 2 tbsp; Mirin, 2 tbsp; Sesame oil, 1 tbsp; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Ginger, 1-inch, grated; Sweet potatoes, 2 large, peeled and cut into sticks; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Smoked paprika, 1 tsp; Garlic powder, 1 tsp; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; Honey, 2 tbsp; Soy sauce, 1 tbsp; Lime juice, 1 tbsp; Sesame oil, 1 tsp; Chopped green onions; Sesame seeds

This recipe combines the fiery heat of rocoto peppers with sweet aromatic char siu sauce, served alongside crispy sweet potato fries for a delightful meal.

4.2(475 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·February 3, 2026

Peruvian Spicy Rocoto Char Siu Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

55 min

Cook

2 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken Marinade

For the Sweet Potato Fries

For the Glaze

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 431 kcal
Protein: 20.25 g
Carbs: 39.5 g
Fat: 22.25 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1725 kcal
Protein: 81 g
Carbs: 158 g
Fat: 89 g
Fiber: 12 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Chicken thighs 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs	620	70	0	38	0
Rocoto paste 2 tbsp	20	1	4	0	1
Char siu sauce 3 tbsp	90	1	20	0	0
Soy sauce 2 tbsp	20	2	2	0	0
Mirin 2 tbsp	50	0	12	0	0
Sesame oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Ginger 1-inch, grated	5	0	1	0	0
Sweet potatoes 2 large, peeled and cut into sticks	320	6	74	0	10
Olive oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Smoked paprika 1 tsp	6	0	1	0	1
Garlic powder 1 tsp	10	0	2	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Honey 2 tbsp	120	0	33	0	0
Soy sauce 1 tbsp	10	1	1	0	0
Lime juice 1 tbsp	4	0	1	0	0
Sesame oil 1 tsp	40	0	0	5	0
Chopped green onions	5	0	1	0	0
Sesame seeds	52	2	2	4	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine marinade ingredients
In a large bowl, combine rocoto paste, char siu sauce, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
2
Coat the chicken
Add the chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly with the marinade.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor penetration.

Preparing the Sweet Potato Fries

1
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2
Toss fries
Toss the sweet potato sticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Tip: For crispier fries, soak the sweet potato sticks in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
3
Arrange on baking sheet
Spread evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

How to Make Peruvian Spicy Rocoto Char Siu Chicken with Sweet Potato Fries

Total time: 3 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Roasting the Fries
Bake at 425°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
2
Grilling the Chicken
Grill on medium-high heat for 6–7 minutes on each side.
3
Applying the Glaze
Brush the chicken with glaze during the last 2 minutes of grilling.