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Pollo Asado

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By: LalainePosted: 08/01/2016Updated: 05/04/2018
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Pollo Asado is marinated in citrus juices and a special blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. It's delicious fresh off the grill with your favorite sides and leftovers are amazing in tacos, burritos or quesadillas!

Pollo Asado is marinated in citrus juices and a special blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. It’s delicious fresh off the grill with your favorite sides and leftovers are amazing in tacos, burritos or quesadillas!

Pollo Asado is marinated in citrus juices and a special blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. It's delicious fresh off the grill with your favorite sides and leftovers are amazing in tacos, burritos or quesadillas!

Oh wow, is it August already? Wasn’t it just yesterday when we were welcoming the New Year with new resolutions? We’re now halfway through the year and I can’t even remember what I was promising myself to change!

Time sure flies when we’re having fun.

July was indeed loads of fun for G and me, it’s both our birthday month. We went on a three-day vacay to Las Vegas on my birthday week and you know how grand a time a trip to Sin City can be. Good thing what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. ?

Mexican roasted chicken fresh off the grill and served with rice, beans, and condiments

Last Saturday, I pulled together a small BBQ party at home to celebrate his. Nothing fancy, just a few of our closest friends in attendance and a simple dinner which I served al fresco. I decided on a Mexican theme for the party and I have to say, it turned out to be one of the most fun get-togethers I’ve thrown in a while. Everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves and judging from the almost-empty disposable serving pans, they all loved the food.

We had carne asada, this chicken asada, rice, Charro Beans with chorizo along with the usual accompaniments of pico de gallo, guacamole, and homemade tortillas and corn chips. I will be sharing the rest of the recipes with you these coming days so stay tuned for lots of great food ahead.

Pollo Asado is marinated in citrus juices and a special blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. It's delicious fresh off the grill with your favorite sides and leftovers are amazing in tacos, burritos or quesadillas!

Pollo Asado is the equivalent of roasted chicken in Spanish cuisine. Made with a simple marinade of citrus juices and spices, it’s one of the easiest and simplest you can throw on the grill for a delicious lunch or dinner meal. You can substitute bone-in chicken if you like, but I prefer boneless thigh meat as it takes less time to cook and can easily be turned into tacos or burritos without haggling with bones.

Along with orange, lime, and lemon juices, the marinade includes achiote paste which is widely used in Mexican cuisine. A thick paste of ground annatto, cumin, cloves, oregano, garlic, cinnamon, and pepper, it is used in cooking to add a subtle hint of flavor and an enticing golden color. You can find this seasoning paste (this is an affiliate link) at any Latin grocery stores or in the ethnic section of most major supermarkets. You can also order it on Amazon for convenient delivery.

This Mexican-style grilled chicken recipe serves about 4 to 6 persons but can be easily doubled for a large crowd. Amazing fresh off the grill, Pollo Asado also makes great leftovers. I always like to marinate and grill more than we can consume in one meal as I usually serve the first half with rice and beans for dinner, and the remaining half I use as filling for tacos, burritos, and quesadillas or as topping for nachos and salads to speed up next day’s lunch.

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Pollo Asado is marinated in citrus juices and a special blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. It's delicious fresh off the grill with your favorite sides and leftovers are amazing in tacos, burritos or quesadillas!
4.56 from 9 votes

Pollo Asado

Pollo Asado is marinated in citrus juices and a special blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. It's delicious fresh off the grill with your favorite sides and leftovers are amazing in tacos, burritos or quesadillas!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Author: Lalaine
Course: Main Entree
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6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thigh meat
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 4 oranges, juiced (about 1 cup)
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 4 ounces achiote paste
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 onion, peeled and quartered

Instructions

  • Trim chicken of any excess fat. Wash and drain well.
  • In a large bowl, combine olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, achiote paste, bouillon powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well-combined.
  • Place chicken, onions, garlic and the juiced oranges, limes, and lemons (the skins) in the bowl. Massage meat to fully coat with marinade. Cover bowl and marinate meat for at least 2 hours or 4 hours for maximum flavor.
  • Over hot coals, grill chicken for about 7 to 10 minutes on each side or until thermometer inserted in the center reads 165 F and the outside is nicely charred. Remove from heat and allow to rest for about 3 to 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 140g, Calories: 319kcal, Carbohydrates: 1.5g, Protein: 26.4g, Fat: 22.4g, Saturated Fat: 5.8g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 486mg, Potassium: 27mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 1.4g, Vitamin C: 13.2mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 2.2mg

“This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.”

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Pollo Asado is marinated in citrus juices and a special blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. It's delicious fresh off the grill with your favorite sides and leftovers are amazing in tacos, burritos or quesadillas!
Pollo Asado is marinated in citrus juices and a special blend of spices and then grilled to perfection. It's delicious fresh off the grill with your favorite sides and leftovers are amazing in tacos, burritos or quesadillas!

 

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  1. Terri says

    Posted on 8/21/18 at 1:01 pm

    5 stars
    I have been searching for a good pollo asado recipe and, thanks to you, I’ve finally found it!. This was so delicious. I also grilled the marinated quartered onion along with the chicken. Can we say “YUM!”

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/22/18 at 10:32 am

      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. The grilled onions sound delicious!

      Reply
  2. Terry says

    Posted on 11/8/16 at 10:25 am

    5 stars
    I ACTUALLY MADE THIS!! It was fantastic! A real crowd pleaser and very easy to put together and grill. Thank you for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 11/8/16 at 11:29 am

      Hello Terry,

      Thank you for the feedback. This chicken is a favorite in my house and I am glad you enjoyed them. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ayesha Heart says

    Posted on 8/20/16 at 5:57 am

    I love Chicken. This is perfect for the weekend. Thanks for sharing!
    I’m sure kids will love this a lot!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/21/16 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks, Ayesha 🙂

      Reply
  4. Wildish Jess says

    Posted on 8/9/16 at 2:07 pm

    Definitely one of my favorite dishes! This looks so good!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/10/16 at 1:32 am

      Thank you, I hope you give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ellie McMahon says

    Posted on 8/7/16 at 9:19 pm

    Thank you for the tip about the paste. Ill be looking out for it. We just ate pollo loco last night using a copycat recipe, but your recipe sounds devine. We will try it next time.

    Reply
  6. parpar de real says

    Posted on 8/7/16 at 2:34 pm

    I really want to try these. looks so tempting.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/7/16 at 7:03 pm

      Please do try, it made for one fantastic lunch 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kathy Kenny Ngo says

    Posted on 8/7/16 at 12:02 pm

    My son is requesting me of a chicken and I am cramming right now what to cook. This is the answer! Thanks to you.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:01 am

      I am sure he’ll enjoy it. Thanks, Kathy 🙂

      Reply
  8. Karlaroundtheworld | Karla says

    Posted on 8/7/16 at 11:47 am

    It does look good for having it as leftovers for taco. I like it, though I tend to avoid it being well-done.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:18 am

      The leftovers are perfect for tacos or burritos. Already well seasoned and goes well with other fillings 🙂

      Reply
  9. katrina gehman says

    Posted on 8/7/16 at 11:13 am

    oh that looks really good. we will have to try this out. we love chicken!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:00 am

      Thanks, Katrina 🙂

      Reply
  10. Debonita@elegantlyfashionable says

    Posted on 8/7/16 at 9:53 am

    It looks so Delicious! I am definitely going to try this ASAP. Perfect recipe for summer and particularly on BBQ day.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/9/16 at 10:00 am

      I hope you do. It’s a refreshing change of flavor for summer BBQ’s 🙂

      Reply
  11. Nicole Escat says

    Posted on 8/6/16 at 5:22 pm

    Oh my goodness! This is really delicious and tasty. For sure my family would love it. I’ll have to try this today.

    Reply
  12. Lisa Rios says

    Posted on 8/6/16 at 7:19 am

    Sounds like you had a wonderful July & with Birthday falling on same time for both adds more excitation to the month as well. The BBQ party sounds great & Pollo Asado looks absolutely delicious for sure!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/6/16 at 12:00 pm

      Hello Lisa

      Yes, we had an awesome time celebrating our birthdays.

      The Mexican food was amazing! It was a refreshing change from the usual hamburgers and rubs we always do 🙂

      Reply
  13. Karlyn Cruz says

    Posted on 8/6/16 at 6:21 am

    Oh, I want to try this. Your photo looks really tempting and the food looks so delicious.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      Posted on 8/6/16 at 12:03 pm

      Thaks, Karlyn. Please do give this a try 🙂

      Reply
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