Description
Pollo Asado is a classic Mexican grilled chicken dish infused with citrus and aromatic spices. This recipe yields juicy, flavorful chicken with a crispy charred skin, perfect for a festive meal or casual dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
Marinade:
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp achiote paste or 1 tsp achiote powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)
Serving:
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate: Combine all marinade ingredients, add chicken, coat evenly, and marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Grill: Cook on medium-high heat, flipping once, until internal temp reaches 165°F and skin is charred.
- Bake and Broil: Alternatively, bake at 400°F, then broil to crisp skin.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest before serving with cilantro and lime.
Notes
- Pair with rice, tortillas, veggies, or salad.
- Adjust cooking time for boneless chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican, Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
