Pollo Asado
Grilled Pollo Asado is so easy to make. Marinated chicken thighs that are grilled. o juicy, tender and perfect for tacos, burritos or bowls.
Servings: 8
Calories: 449kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Marinade
- ½ cup orange juice fresh
- ¼ cup lime juice fresh
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano or regular oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ medium red onion diced
Chicken
- 3 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, minced garlic, Mexican oregano, ground cumin, chili powder, ground black pepper and diced red onion until combined.
- Add chicken to bowl with the marinade and coat the chicken with the marinade. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight, but no more than 24 hours.
- Preheat the grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the chicken on the grill and close the lid. Cook for 8 minutes then flip the chicken over and cook for another 8 minutes or until the internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the chicken. Cook time may vary depending on thickness and size of chicken.
- Remove from the grill and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Fridge: Allow leftovers to cool completely. Slice up each thigh or store whole in an airtight container or food storage bag for 3 to 4 days.
Freezer: Tightly wrap individual pieces of chicken in aluminum foil or plastic wrap before placing into a freezer bag and store for up 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or on the stovetop for the best results. Reheating chicken in the microwave tends to make the texture a little rubbery. Cook until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nutrition
Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 718mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg