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Pollo Asado

Pollo Asado

This Pollo Asado recipe features marinated grilled or seared chicken thighs infused with flavorful spices, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • grill
  • Skillet
  • Air fryer
  • mixing bowl
  • Ziploc Bag

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4-5 tablespoon water for pan frying cooking method, optional

Marinade Ingredients

  • 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (7 oz can)
  • 4 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 4 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground Coriander optional
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • Add all of the marinade ingredients to a blender, food processor, or a large bowl and blend until evenly combined and smooth.
  • In a large airtight container or Ziploc bag, add the chicken thighs and the marinade. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade.
  • Transfer to the fridge and let marinate for up to 24 hours, ideally overnight for best flavor, but a minimum of 15-30 minutes is acceptable.

Grilled Chicken

  • Preheat grill to high, about 350°F-400°F. Coat the grill with olive oil.
  • Grill the chicken for 15-30 minutes, flipping until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Pan Seared Chicken

  • Heat a skillet or grill pan on medium-high heat with olive oil.
  • Add the chicken along with all of the sauce/marinade. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Drizzle the leftover sauce from the pan over the cooked chicken to enhance flavor and keep it juicy. If sauce starts to dry out, add a splash of water.

Air Fryer Chicken

  • Coat the air fryer basket with olive oil.
  • Add the chicken to the air fryer basket.
  • Air fry the chicken at 400°F for 8 minutes. Open the air fryer, flip the chicken, and cook for an additional 6-7 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight and use fresh ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, easy dinner, Grilled Chicken, marinated chicken, Pollo Asado
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