Gallo en chicha

Gallo en chicha is a traditional chicken dish that is popular in El Salvador, as well as in other Central American countries, such as in Guatemala.

While it is consumed in most parts of El Salvador, the dish is consumed in both rural and urban areas. Gallo en chicha is a rooster cooked in a fermented corn drink.  And pineapple juice and apple cider vinegar  using as a substitute in this recipe. Other ingredients are vegetable and spices.

Whereas Gallo en chicha is a traditional chicken dish in Salvador, Guatamalen claim it is the national dish of Guatemala.

Because cooking this dish is complicated and time-consuming, it is usually prepared for special occasions and celebrations, such as holidays or the birth of a child.