Pollo Asado al Carbon
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Additional Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
9 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
251 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican, Puerto Rican
Pollo Asado al Carbon
Description
Pollo Asado al Carbon involves marinating chicken halves in a blended mixture of chipotle peppers in adobo, orange juice, achiote paste, oregano, adobo seasoning, and salt. This marinade combines smoky, spicy, and citrus flavors that infuse the chicken deeply during a rest period of 4 to 8 hours.
The cooking method uses a medium-high heat grill set for both direct and indirect heat zones. The chicken is cooked first with indirect heat while being flipped and basted every 15 minutes, then finished over direct heat to develop a charred exterior. The internal temperature targets 165°F in the breast and 180°F in the thigh to ensure food safety while keeping the chicken juicy.
This grilled dish pairs well with sides suited for smoky, robust flavors and is ideal for outdoor barbecue meals. Its balance of tangy marinade and achiote's color and aroma makes it a visually appealing and flavorful option for grilled chicken lovers.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken halves
Marinade and Basting Sauce
- 1 Can chipotle peppers in adobo
- 3 Cups orange juice or 2.5 cups Orange Juice and 0.5 Cups Lime Juice, sour
- 1.5 Ounces achiote paste
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend all of the marinade ingredients until smooth.
- Reserve 1 cup of the marinade for basting the chicken and place in the refrigerator.
- Marinate the chicken halves with the remaining marinade and place in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours.
- Heat your grill to medium high heat, about 400 degrees. Set up for direct and indirect heat.
- Cook the chicken over indirect heat. Flip and baste the chicken about every 15 minutes. After about 45 minutes, more the chicken to the direct heat.
- Continue to flip and baste the chicken every 5-7 minutes until cooked. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees in the breast and 180 degrees in the thigh. Depending on the size of the chicken cook time is typically 60-75 total minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1342mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 812mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 2898IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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