5 from 36 votes
Pollo Al Horno
Pollo Al Horno features oven-baked chicken thighs or breasts seasoned with a blend of ancho chile, chipotle pepper, garlic, onion powder, and brown sugar for a smoky, slightly sweet crust. The spices combine with olive oil to coat the chicken, which is baked until cooked through and rested to retain juiciness. The seasoning mix creates a flavorful outer layer with balanced heat and warmth, enhanced by resting for optimal tenderness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
293 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs bone-in with skin or chicken breast, 464 g
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon ground chile ancho or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried coriander or parsley
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Pat dry your chicken breast and add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl add the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, chipotle powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and use a wooden spoon, spatula, tongs, or your hand to mix and evenly coat the chicken.
- Add the spice mixture over top. Using your wooden spoon, spatula, tongs, or your hands stir to combine and evenly coat the spice mixture.
- Place your seasoned chicken thighs in a 7 x 9 casserole dish.
- Bake your chicken at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30-35 minutes or until your thermometer reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. The thigh meat will be juicier if you allow it to rest.
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Notes
- Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels before seasoning to promote crispy skin.
- Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain juices and enhance tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.