Chicken Asado Recipe (Pollo Asado)
Chicken Asado Recipe (Pollo Asado) is a marinated, grilled or roasted chicken with smoky, spicy Latin flavors, perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight meals.
Equipment
- grill
- Oven
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- plastic bag
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs skin removed
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ounces achiote paste
- 1 TBS ground coriander
- 1 TBS ground cumin
- 1 TBS kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper
Instructions
Marinate Chicken
- Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a large bowl or freezer bag. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours. Let chicken sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
How to Cook Chicken on the Grill
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, clean and grease grates with vegetable oil. Grill chicken skin side down first for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 175°F.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
How to Cook Chicken in the Oven
- Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Add chicken in a single layer and bake at 400°F for 25-35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 175°F.
Serve
- Serve pollo asado with warm tortillas, Mexican street corn, pina colada fruit salad, and Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice.
Notes
Achiote paste is a key ingredient for flavor and color; can be found in the ethnic aisle of grocery stores or ordered online.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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