Chicken Asado Recipe
This Chicken Asado Recipe features marinated bone-in chicken thighs grilled to perfection. A flavorful dish, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Grill
- oven
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- Thermometer
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs Skin removed
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ounces achiote paste
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper
Instructions
Marinate Chicken
- Whisk all of the Marinade ingredients together in a large bowl or freezer size plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours. Let chicken sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
Grill Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (425-450°F). Clean and grease grates. Grill chicken skin side down first (if leaving on) for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through (internal temperature reaches 175°F). Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Oven Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Add chicken to baking sheet in a single layer so they aren’t touching. Bake at 400°F for 25-35 minutes until internal temperature reaches 175°F.
Serve
- Serve pollo asado with warm tortillas, Mexican street corn, pina colada fruit salad, and Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice.
Notes
Achiote paste gives Chicken Asado its signature color and flavor. Store cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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