Chicken Asado Recipe (Pollo Asado)
Delicious Chicken Asado marinated in a flavorful mix, perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight meals.
Equipment
- grill
- oven
- baking sheet
- large bowl
- 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 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper
Instructions
Marinate Chicken
- Whisk all of the Marinade ingredients together in a large bowl or freezer bag. Add 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 (425-450°F). Grill chicken skin side down first (if leaving on). Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F.
How to Cook Chicken in the Oven
- Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Add chicken in a single layer. 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, and your choice of side dishes.
Notes
Achiote paste gives the Pollo Asado its signature red-orange color and flavor. Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
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