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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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast butterflied and cut into thin cutlet pieces.
- ⅓ cup orange juice about 1 orange
- ⅓ cup lemon juice about 1 large lemon
- ⅓ 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The internal temperature should 165°F and each side is golden brown with crispy edges.
- 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.
- Eat alongside Spanish or Mexican rice or shred right before stuffing inside tortillas.
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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
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
% 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.