Best Mexican Pollo Asado Recipes

POLLO ASADO RECIPE (MEXICAN ROAST CHICKEN)

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This pollo asado recipe is the ultimate roast chicken with bone-in chicken marinated in citrus and spices then roasted for big flavor. So tender and juicy.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2.5 pounds chicken parts (bone-in, skin on - use a whole cut up chicken or your favorite parts, like leg thigh quarters, breasts, etc)
1/2 cup olive oil (+ more as needed)
Juice from 1 large orange
Juice from 1 large lime
2 tablespoons vinegar
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon sazon (+ more for sprinkling)
1 tablespoon achiote powder (+ more for sprinkling)
1 tablespoon paprika (or use cayenne for more heat)
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped cilantro (lime wedges, chili flakes)

Steps:

Marinate the Chicken. Mix together 1/2 cup olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, sazon, achiote, paprika, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes and a bit of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to a large platter or dish and pour in the marinade. Alternatively, you can use a large sealable bag. Refrigerate and marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour. 3 hours is best.
Grill the Chicken. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Sprinkle the chicken with extra sazon and achiote powder. Grill the chicken pieces 5 minutes per side.
Roast the Chicken. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Set the grilled chicken into a baking dish or cast iron pan and roast the chicken for 20 minutes, or until the chicken cooks through, turning half way through and basting often with the reserved marinade. The chicken should measure 165 degrees F. internally when checked with a meat thermometer.
Garnish and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 218 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

POLLO ASADO

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Super easy and super good.

Provided by Jenny Egelhoff

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lime juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 small dried red peppers
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

Place onion, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, garlic, red peppers, sea salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth. Place chicken in a container or resealable plastic bag and pour marinade on top; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Grill chicken until no longer pink in the centers, 6 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 548.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MEXICAN POLLO ASADO

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Make and share this Mexican Pollo Asado recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup lime juice or 1/4 cup any citrus juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup onion
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 garlic cloves
2 small dried red peppers

Steps:

Smash garlic cloves.
Place all ingredients except chicken in blender.
Pour over chicken breasts.
Marinate 2 to 24 hours.
Grill chicken breasts.
Serve as desired.

POLLO ASADO

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This is my family's recipe for grilled chicken, mexican-style. It is very similar to what you would get at El Pollo Loco fast food restaurants - although we were eating this way before they ever existed! Achiote powder should be available in most grocery stores' mexican spice section, but is easily found at mexican grocers or online. It imparts a subtle flavor that is definitely hispanic, and it also gives the chicken it's wonderful golden color. Prep time does not include marinating time. To cut calories, use skinless chicken, but it doesn't taste as good!

Provided by Jostlori

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/3 cup lime juice
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon achiote powder
4 whole boneless chicken breasts, skin attached

Steps:

Cut chicken breasts into two halves.
Heat oil in small saucepan over medium high heat until very hot.
While oil heats, mash cumin, salt, oregano, garlic and achiote powder into a paste with a mortar and pestle. Place the paste in a heat-proof bowl.
Whisk hot oil into the garlic paste. Allow to cool slightly then add lime and orange juice, stirring well to combine.
Pour marinade into a large ziploc bag, add chicken breast halves. Shake or knead to spread marinade throughout chicken.
Refrigerate at least four hours to overnight.
Grill over medium heat, turning, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 180 degrees.
Place chicken on cutting board and let rest several minutes.
Serve individually, or cut into bite sized pieces for making tacos or burritos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.1, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 123.7, Sodium 705, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 40.7