Pollo Asado Recipe
Love chipotle pollo asado in tacos, burrito bowls and salads? You can now make your own deliciously seasoned chicken with this easy pollo asado recipe.
Equipment
- Serrated Utility Knife I LOVE this 5" Henckels so much, I now have two!
- Grill Pan If you don't have an outdoor gas grill, this stove top grill pan is a great option.
- Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are great for mixing spices and marinades.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken thighs boneless, skinless (about 8 medium thighs)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 2 Tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce canned
- 2 teaspoons Adobo seasoning
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons coriander
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the marinade; include the olive oil, orange
juice, lime juice, garlic, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (include whole peppers
and adobo sauce), adobo seasoning, cumin, coriander, onion powder, paprika and
pepper. - Place the chicken thighs in a shallow baking dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the
marinade over the chicken, turning over to ensure all sides are well coated
with the marinade. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or seal the zip-loc bag. - Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least four hours, or up to twenty-four hours.
- When ready to cook, preheat your gas or charcoal grill to 400-425 degrees. Oil the
grates with olive oil to help ensure the chicken does not stick when turned. - Place the chicken on the hot grates and cook for 4-5 minutes per side.
- To ensure the chicken is done, use an instant read digital meat thermometer. Chicken
should be at 165 degrees. - When done cooking, remove from grill and let the chicken thighs rest for 5-10
minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
This cook time indicated in the recipe is for boneless chicken
thighs. If you are using bone-in thighs, cook for 7-8 minutes per side. If
using bone-in chicken quarters, cook for 10-12 minutes per side, or until the
internal temperature reaches 165-170 degrees. Don’t have access to a gas or charcoal grill? An indoor grill pan
or cast-iron skillet can be used. Cook the chicken over medium-high heat for
4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
thighs. If you are using bone-in thighs, cook for 7-8 minutes per side. If
using bone-in chicken quarters, cook for 10-12 minutes per side, or until the
internal temperature reaches 165-170 degrees. Don’t have access to a gas or charcoal grill? An indoor grill pan
or cast-iron skillet can be used. Cook the chicken over medium-high heat for
4-5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 37gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 354mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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