Pollo Asado

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Pollo Asado

This Pollo Asado recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful! It is full of bright and zesty flavors. This easy chicken recipe is a great way to make chicken. It is quick and easy enough for busy weeknights!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • cup fresh orange juice
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp minced garlic 
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp achiote powder or paprika
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
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Instructions

  1. First, add chicken thighs and all ingredients to a large bowl. Toss until fully coated in juices and seasonings. Either make this recipe immediately or marinate the chicken in this mixture for up to 2 hours.
  2. Add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken to the skillet.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes. Then, carefully flip.
  5. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium low. Continue cooking, flipping occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked through. Chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenehit internally.
  7. Finally, remove the pollo asado from the pan. Top with fresh herbs if desired. Serve!

Notes

  • ½ inch thickness.
  • Nutrition Facts
  • Nutrition Facts Pollo Asado Amount Per Serving Calories 503 Calories from Fat 351 % Daily Value* Fat 39g60%Saturated Fat 10g63%Trans Fat 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat 7gMonounsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 189mg63%Sodium 441mg19%Potassium 486mg14%Carbohydrates 6g2%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 2g2%Protein 32g64% Vitamin A 222IU4%Vitamin C 14mg17%Calcium 46mg5%Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Nutrition Facts Pollo Asado Amount Per Serving Calories 503 Calories from Fat 351 % Daily Value* Fat 39g60%Saturated Fat 10g63%Trans Fat 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat 7gMonounsaturated Fat 18gCholesterol 189mg63%Sodium 441mg19%Potassium 486mg14%Carbohydrates 6g2%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 2g2%Protein 32g64% Vitamin A 222IU4%Vitamin C 14mg17%Calcium 46mg5%Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 503
  • Calories from Fat 351
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 39g
  • 60%
  • Saturated Fat 10g
  • 63%
  • Trans Fat 0.2g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 18g
  • Cholesterol 189mg
  • 63%
  • Sodium 441mg
  • 19%
  • Potassium 486mg
  • 14%
  • Carbohydrates 6g
  • 2%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 2g
  • 2%
  • Protein 32g
  • 64%
  • Vitamin A 222IU
  • 4%
  • Vitamin C 14mg
  • 17%
  • Calcium 46mg
  • 5%
  • Iron 2mg
  • 11%
  • This recipe can be made with chicken breasts as well.  Use a meat mallet to pound to ½ inch thickness.
  • Either make this recipe immediately or allow the chicken to marinade for up to 2 hours.
  • Even without the marinade time, this recipe is very flavorful.
  • Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.
  • Use a meat thermometer to measure internal temperature.  Chicken is safe to eat at 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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