Pollo asado Recipe
Mexican · Main course · 50 min total
Pollo asado is a classic Mexican grilled chicken marinated in a tangy, smoky citrus and spice mixture. This recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chicken perfect for tacos, salads, or as a main dish.
15
min prep
min prep
35
min cook
min cook
6
servings
servings
380
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, cumin, oregano, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne.
- Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Reserve marinade.
- Grill chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes, until skin is charred and crispy.
- Flip and grill for another 5-7 minutes. Continue grilling, turning occasionally, until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 20-25 minutes total.
- While grilling, baste chicken with reserved marinade, but stop basting in the last 5 minutes to avoid cross-contamination.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- For extra smoky flavor, add a handful of soaked wood chips to the grill.
- Serve with warm corn tortillas, salsa verde, and lime wedges.
- Leftover chicken can be shredded and used in tacos or salads.
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