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Pollo a la Plancha Recipe

Spanish · Main course · 22 min total

This simple yet flavorful Spanish-style grilled chicken is cooked on a hot griddle or plancha, resulting in juicy meat with a beautiful char. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to form a paste.
3. Rub the paste all over the chicken breasts. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
4. Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle (plancha) over medium-high heat until very hot.
5. Cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
6. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
• Serve with a simple salad or grilled vegetables.
• If you don't have a plancha, a heavy skillet works well.

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