Description
Pollo Asado is a flavorful grilled chicken dish bursting with authentic Mexican chipotle flavors. This easy recipe uses a zesty marinade with lime and orange juice, perfect for a quick and juicy chicken dinner. Enjoy the tender, smoky taste of this classic meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or boneless skinless chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 4–5 tablespoon water for pan frying cooking method optional
- 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 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onions quartered
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground Coriander optional
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Place chicken in a sealed container or bag and coat evenly with the marinade.
- Refrigerate for at least 15-30 minutes or up to 24 hours for best flavor.
- For grilling, heat grill to high 350°F-400°F and oil the grates. Cook chicken for 15-30 minutes, flipping until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- For pan searing, warm a skillet on medium-high with olive oil, add chicken and marinade, cook 5 minutes per side or until 165°F, adding water if sauce dries.
- For air frying, oil the basket, add chicken, cook at 400°F for 8 minutes, flip and cook 6-7 more minutes until 165°F.
- Serve chicken with leftover sauce drizzled on top for added juiciness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 322kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1010mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g + 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.04g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 215mg