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Pechuga a la Plancha [Recipe + Video] Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast
A popular dish for being healthy and economical, here is the easiest and most delicious way to prepare finger-licking grilled chicken breast.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley if you prefer
- 1 head of minced garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Sour orange juice or ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground annatto
- 4 boneless whole, skinless chicken breasts
Instructions
1. Make marinade
- In a large bowl, mix cilantro, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, orange juice, olive oil, and annatto.Let stand while you cut the chicken.
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2. Cutting the chicken
- With a sharp knife, butterfly cut the chicken, dividing each breast into two halves as separate fillets.
3. Marinate the chicken
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, and stir to coat them all in the marinade. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
4. Cooking the chicken
- Heat griddle, grill or skillet over high heat. Add, depending on the size of the pan or grill, two or three fillets and cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned.Turn over, and cook the other side, or until the internal temperature reaches 74 ºC [165 ºF] measured with a meat thermometer (about 6 minutes in total).
5. Making the sauce
- While the breasts are cooking, heat the marinade over medium heat in a small saucepan until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
6. Serve
- Serve the breasts accompanied by the sauce in a small bowl.
Nutrition Information
Calories
475kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
62g
(124%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
1502mg
(63%)
Potassium
1276mg
(36%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1470IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
102mg
(113%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 475
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 475kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1502mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 1276mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1470IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.