Pollo Asado
This Pollo Asado recipe is quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful! It is full of bright and zesty flavors. This easy chicken recipe is a great way to make chicken. It is quick and easy enough for busy weeknights!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon achiote powder or paprika
- 2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- First, add chicken thighs and all ingredients to a large bowl. Toss until fully coated in juices and seasonings. Either make this recipe immediately or marinate the chicken in this mixture for up to 2 hours.
- Add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken to the skillet.
- Cook for 5 minutes. Then, carefully flip.
- Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium low. Continue cooking, flipping occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked through. Chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenehit internally.
- Finally, remove the pollo asado from the pan. Top with fresh herbs if desired. Serve!
Notes
- This recipe can be made with chicken breasts as well. Use a meat mallet to pound to ½ inch thickness.
- Either make this recipe immediately or allow the chicken to marinade for up to 2 hours.
- Even without the marinade time, this recipe is very flavorful.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste.
- Use a meat thermometer to measure internal temperature. Chicken is safe to eat at 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Pollo Asado
Amount Per Serving
Calories 503
Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 10g63%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 189mg63%
Sodium 441mg19%
Potassium 486mg14%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 222IU4%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.