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Pollo Asado (Mexican Grilled Chicken)

This Pollo Asado recipe delivers juicy and flavorful grilled chicken, perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Food Processor
  • baking dish

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade

  • 3-4 lb. whole chicken, spatchcocked
  • ¼ cup white onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons achiote paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro stems
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For Serving

  • Corn Tortillas, warmed
  • Lime wedges
  • Grilled Scallions
  • Mexican Rice
  • Refried Beans
  • Salsa Verde
  • Chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place the chicken in a large glass or ceramic baking dish or a 2-gallon ziplock bag. Season all over with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken and really work the marinade into it all over. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to 24 hours.
  • Clean your grill grates and lightly grease them.
  • If using a gas grill, preheat the burners on one side of the grill to medium heat for 15 minutes, so that the grill reaches 400 F. If using a charcoal grill, push the hot coals to one side of the grill.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Place the chicken breast-side up on the unlit side of the grill as close to the fire as possible without being directly over it. Cover and grill in 15 minute increments, rotating the chicken 180 degrees each time. Grill for 1 hour or until the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 F on a meat thermometer. Flip the chicken skin-side down over the direct heat for 3-5 minutes to crisp up the skin.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and rest it for 10-15 minutes. Slice and serve.

Notes

For oven preparation, follow the same steps until grill prep, then roast chicken at 325ºF for 45 minutes, increase heat to 425ºF for 25 minutes, and broil for 5 minutes for a crispy skin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy chicken recipe, Grilled Chicken, Mexican grilled chicken, pollo asado, summer grilling
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