Pollo Asado

Delicious Pollo Asado marinated in citrus and spices, perfect for dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Marinating Time 4

Total Time 4 40

Course Dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 306 kcal

Equipment

grill
Large Ziploc Bag
Baking dish
Skillet
grill pan

Ingredients

2-3 pounds chicken thighs or legs, trimmed of excess skin and fat boneless and skinless, or bone-in and skin-on
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup orange juice about 1 medium orange
2 tablespoons achiote paste about 1.5 ounces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice about ½ lime
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
Vegetable oil for greasing grill

Instructions

Add all ingredients except the chicken in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
Place the chicken in a large ziploc bag or baking dish and add the marinade. Close the bag, massage together to coat, and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours.
Preheat the grill to high heat for direct cooking. Grease the preheated grill grates with vegetable oil.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess liquid. Grill the chicken skin side down for about 5-7 minutes, then flip and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
Serve pollo asado with warm corn or flour tortillas and Mexican rice.

Notes

Marinate chicken for 4 to 8 hours for best flavor. Achiote paste can be found in Mexican grocery stores or online.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 306kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 35gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 930mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

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