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Pollo Asado
Create a juicy chicken recipe with Pollo Asado. This grilled chicken dinner is loaded with Mexican spices and is easy to make.
Prep Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Let Sit
5 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 398 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs trimmed
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
For the Marinade:
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 lime juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons achiote paste
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 Tablespoon cumin
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together all the marinade ingredients.
- Place the chicken in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade mixture on top.
- Marinade the chicken thighs for 3-4 hours (or overnight).
- Preheat a grill over medium high heat and rub the grill grates with olive oil so that the chicken does not stick to the grates.
- Then add the chicken onto the grill and reduce the temperature to medium. Grill the chicken for 5-8 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature for 165 degrees F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- An instant read meat thermometer is the best way to know when the chicken is ready to enjoy. Ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F at the thickest part of the chicken thigh.
Nutrition Information
Calories
398kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1369mg
(57%)
Potassium
677mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
456IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 398
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 398kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1369mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 456IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.