Description
This Pollo Asado recipe features tender chicken marinated in orange juice, lime juice, garlic, achiote, cumin, coriander, and oregano, then grilled or roasted for a flavorful Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced or 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon achiote powder, ground annatto seed or achiote paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, Mexican preferred
- 2 teaspoons sea salt or Kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, legs and/or breast, bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless, trimmed of any excess fat
To Serve (Optional)
- Lime wedges
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic or garlic paste, achiote, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the marinade is evenly combined.
- Add the trimmed chicken to the marinade, turning the pieces so they are thoroughly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate the chicken while it marinates.
- When ready to cook, prepare your grill or oven for cooking the chicken.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook using your preferred method, grilling or roasting until the chicken is fully cooked through and nicely browned. Cooking time will vary depending on the chicken cuts and whether they are bone-in or boneless.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate.
- Serve with lime wedges and chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs, legs, breasts, or a combination. Bone-in and boneless pieces both work.
- Achiote powder, ground annatto seed, or achiote paste can be used for the marinade.
- If using different chicken cuts together, expect cooking times to vary. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Lime wedges and chopped cilantro are optional but add a fresh finish to the finished chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 400 calories per serving
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