Pollo Asado Recipe (Mexican Roast Chicken)
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Marinating
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
449 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pollo Asado Recipe (Mexican Roast Chicken)
Description
The Pollo Asado recipe begins by marinating bone-in, skin-on chicken parts in a mixture of olive oil, orange and lime juice, vinegar, garlic, and a blend of seasonings including sazon, achiote powder, paprika, Mexican oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes. This marinade imparts a complex flavor with citrus brightness and mild spice.
After at least one hour of marinating, the chicken is grilled over medium heat to create a seared, charred exterior boosted by an additional sprinkle of sazon and achiote. Following grilling, the chicken roasts in a hot oven, basted with reserved marinade, which crisps the skin further and cooks the meat through to a safe internal temperature.
The final dish is juicy with a slightly crispy, flavorful skin and bright citrus and spice notes. It can be served with lime wedges and fresh cilantro for added freshness, making it suitable as a main course with side dishes like rice or beans.
For variations, the chicken can be roasted entirely in the oven without grilling, or after grilling, it can finish cooking indirectly on the grill. Using a meat thermometer ensures perfect doneness. Broiling at the end can add extra char if desired.
Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds chicken parts bone-in, skin on - use a whole cut up chicken or your favorite parts, like leg thigh quarters, breasts, etc
- 1/2 cup olive oil + more as needed
- orange juice juice from 1 large orange
- lime juice juice from 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Sazon seasoning + more for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon achiote powder + more for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon paprika or use cayenne for more heat
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cilantro fresh chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
- lime
- chili flakes
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken. Mix together 1/2 cup olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, sazon, achiote, paprika, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes and a bit of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to a large platter or dish and pour in the marinade. Alternatively, you can use a large sealable bag. Refrigerate and marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour. 3 hours is best.
- Grill the Chicken. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Sprinkle the chicken with extra sazon and achiote powder. Grill the chicken pieces 5 minutes per side.
- Roast the Chicken. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Set the grilled chicken into a baking dish or cast iron pan and roast the chicken for 20 minutes, or until the chicken cooks through, turning half way through and basting often for the first 10 minutes with the reserved marinade. The chicken should measure 165 degrees F. internally when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Garnish and serve! Discard any remaining marinade.
Notes
- You can omit grilling and roast the marinated chicken in the oven for about 30 minutes until cooked through.
- Alternatively, finish cooking the grilled chicken over indirect heat on the grill until done.
- Use a meat thermometer to check that internal temperature reaches 165°F for safety.
- Broiling the chicken briefly at the end can enhance skin crispness and add charred flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 218mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 872IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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