Pollo Asado (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)
User Reviews
4.7
123 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pollo Asado (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)
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Pollo Asado (Chipotle Copycat Recipe) is one of the most flavorful grilled chicken dishes. Tender chicken packed with flavor from a chipotle based marinade with lime and orange juice! Not only is the chicken perfectly seasoned and tasty... it is so easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or boneless skinless chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise)
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 4-5 tablespoon water (for pan frying cooking method, optional)
Marinade
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (7 oz can)
- 4 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 4 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onions (quartered)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Marinade
- Add all of the marinade ingredients to a blender, food processor, or a large bowl to purée with a handheld immersion blender. Blend the ingredients until evenly combined and the sauce is smooth.
- In a large air tight container or Ziploc bag add the chicken thighs and the marinade. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade.
- Transfer to the fridge and let marinate for up to 24 hours (marinating overnight is ideal for the best flavor but not required, marinate a minimum 15 - 30 minutes).
Grilled Chicken
- Preheat grill to high, about 350°F-400°F. Coat the grill with olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for 15-30 minutes, flipping, and until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Pan Seared Chicken
- Heat a skillet or grill pan on medium-high heat with olive oil.
- When hot, add the chicken along with all of the sauce/marinade. Searing the chicken in all of the sauce will keep it from drying out.
- Cook for 5 minutes and then flip and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Once the chicken has cooked, drizzle the leftover sauce from the pan over the cooked chicken. This enhances flavor and keeps the chicken juicy. While the chicken is searing, if you notice the sauce is starting to dry out in the skillet add a splash of water.
Air Fryer Chicken
- Coat the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Add the chicken to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 8 minutes. Open the air fryer and flip the chicken. Cook for an additional 6-7 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Notes
- Storage
- Storage
- Store the cooled pollo asado in an air tight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing
- Freezing
- Freeze uncooked marinated pollo asado in a freezer safe container or Ziploc bag for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then continue with your preferred cooking method (grilled, pan fried or air fried). Freeze cooked pollo asado in a freezer safe container or Ziploc bag for up to 6 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat for 2 minutes in the microwave or in a frying pan with a tablespoon of oil for 2 minutes on each side.
- Reheating
- Reheating
- Reheat in the microwave for 2 minute with a splash of water, or in a frying pan stove top over medium high heat for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the chicken is warmed through.
- Nutrition information based on boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1010mg
(42%)
Potassium
640mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2006IU
(40%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1010mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2006IU | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
123 reviews
Excellent
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