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!
Course Main Entree
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15minutes
Cook Time 20minutes
Total Time 35minutes
Servings 6Servings
Calories 319kcal
Author Lalaine
Ingredients
2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thigh meat
1/2cupolive oil
4oranges, juiced (about 1 cup)
2limes, juiced
2lemons, juiced
4ouncesachiote paste
1tablespoonchicken bouillon powder
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoonpepper
1head garlic, peeled and minced
1onion, 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.