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Pollo Al Horno

This Pollo Al Horno recipe is so easy to make with a flavorful spice rub and baked to perfection. It's quick and for a perfect weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 293 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bone-in with skin chicken thighs 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

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Pat dry your chicken breast and add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Add the spice mixture over top. Using your wooden spoon, spatula, tongs, or your hands stir to combine and evenly coat the spice mixture.
  6. Place your seasoned chicken thighs in a 7 x 9 casserole dish.
  7. 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).
  8. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. The thigh meat will be juicier if you allow it to rest.

Notes

  • Make sure to pat the chicken dry with paper towels before seasoning. This helps achieve a crispy skin.
  • Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. The thigh meat will be juicier if you allow it to rest.
  • Invest in a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 293kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 325mg (14%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

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.