5.0 from 3 votes
Pollo Asado
Mexican pollo asado is some of the juiciest, most flavorful grilled chicken you'll ever taste. Each chicken thigh is marinated in a mix of tangy lime, orange, and a blend of spices for some kick. You'll love each tender, flavor-packed bite!
Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican , Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ cup orange juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Make the marinade. In a bowl, add ¼ cup lime juice, ½ cup orange juice, 4 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Whisk to combine.
- To a large bowl, add 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs and pour the marinade over the thighs. Be sure to get each thigh coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour.
- While the chicken is marinating, heat a grill up to between 350 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the chicken has marinated for at least an hour, place it on the preheated grill, close it, and allow the chicken to grill until the internal temperature reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit, about 20-30 minutes. Turn the chicken halfway through cooking.
- Remove the cooked chicken and place them on a platter. Allow the chicken to rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1401mg
(58%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1401mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.