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Pollo Asado

Pollo Asado

This juicy Pollo Asado is marinated in a bold citrus-garlic-achiote mix, then grilled to smoky perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Read Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 0.5 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cup grapeseed oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 ounces achiote powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder

Chicken

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the marinade: Add all the marinade ingredients together to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a large bowl and pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat grill pan: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat then add the vegetable oil and heat. If using an outdoor grill, preheat it to 350°F.
  • Cook the chicken: Cook the chicken thighs in batches, for about 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the thighs.
  • If using the outdoor grill, grill the chicken covered for about 20 to 30 minutes, flipping once halfway through. The chicken is cooked through when an instant-read thermometer registers at 165°F to 175°F when inserted in the thickest part of each thigh.

Notes

Make sure to let your grill pan or outdoor grill heat up first to get a good char. For the best flavor, make sure to marinade the meat for anywhere from 2 to 24 hours. If using different cuts of chicken, cooking time may vary due to thickness. You can take your pick of cooking methods, whether a grill pan on the stove, an outdoor grill or even roasted in the oven. They all work amazing. Use a meat thermometer for the best way to ensure your chicken is perfectly cooked. Chicken should be cooked to at least 165°F. After the chicken is cooked, let it rest on a cutting board of plate for 5-10 minutes before slicing it and serving to allow all the juices time to redistribute. Store any leftover pollo asado in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 44gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 979mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken asado, pollo asado
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