Paleo Citrus Pollo Asado

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    260 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Paleo Citrus Pollo Asado

You are going to love this easy citrus Pollo Asado recipe. It's easy to make, has a tangy citrus marinade, and is a completely Paleo recipe.

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Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds chicken breast butterflied and cut into thin cutlet pieces.
  • cup orange juice about 1 orange
  • cup lemon juice about 1 large lemon
  • cup lime juice about 2 juicy limes
  • 1 tsp chili powder or smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ tsp kosher salt not iodized
  • 1 Jalapeño chopped
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add the chicken, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, maple syrup, cilantro, olive oil, and salt. Use tongs to mix and flip each cutlet to ensure even distribution of the marinade. 
  2. Cover the marinated chicken with a lid or saran wrap. Place it into the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 24 hours. 
  3. When ready, preheat a nonstick skillet to medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Place each cutlet onto the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. 
  4. The internal temperature should 165°F and each side is golden brown with crispy edges. 
  5. To use the marinade as a sauce, remove the chicken from the pan and add the marinade and cook over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce slightly thickens. 
  6. Eat alongside Spanish or Mexican rice or shred right before stuffing inside tortillas. 

Notes

  • Looking for spice? Add a Jalapeño.
  • Don't have pure maple syrup? Use 1/3 cup pineapple juice. 
  • I used halal chicken for this recipe. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.33lb Calories 260kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 499mg (21%) Potassium 765mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 363IU (7%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 260 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.33lb
Calories 260kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 499mg 21%
Potassium 765mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 363IU 7%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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