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Pollo Asado
Mexican citrus and achiote-marinated grilled chicken with smoky char, garlic, oregano, cumin, and lime.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~460 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 30 min cook 120 min rest
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 2 h 55 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating2 h
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 1.2 kg Bone-in chicken thighs
For the marinade
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Orange juice
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Lime juice
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Achiote paste
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Dried oregano
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Ground red pepper
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Crush the garlic and make a marinade with orange juice, lime juice, achiote paste, cumin, oregano, ground red pepper, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade and rest them in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
2 hr120:00 - 3
Take the chicken to room temperature 15 minutes before cooking.
- 4
Heat a grill or cast iron pan over high heat for 3 minutes, then sear the skin side of the chicken for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 5
Turn the chicken and cook over medium heat for another 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 6
Transfer the chicken to a 190°C oven and finish for 15 minutes, until fully cooked through.
15 min15:00 - 7
Rest the pollo asado for 5 minutes and serve with lime wedges.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: If you cannot find achiote paste, loosen paprika, cumin, and a little turmeric with orange juice; the color stays similar and the heat is easier to control.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve pollo asado hot with optional corn tortillas, lime, thinly sliced onion, and cold lemonade.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~460
kcal calories
39
g protein
14
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 34%Carbs 12%Fat 54%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pollo Asado make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Pollo Asado take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 30 minutes, including 120 minutes of passive resting; 175 minutes in total.Is Pollo Asado difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Pollo Asado have?
Approximately 460 kcal per serving. Protein: 39g, carbs: 14g, fat: 28g.Is Pollo Asado allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Pollo Asado belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Pollo Asado need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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