Pollo Asado
Pollo Asado is a vibrant Mexican dish that features marinated grilled chicken, renowned for its deliciously smoky flavor and striking brick-red color. This recipe is ideal for gatherings, barbecues, or cozy family dinners, with a unique blend of spices and citrus that ensures the chicken remains juicy and tender. Serve it in warm tortillas for authentic tacos or alongside rice and beans for a satisfying meal. With simple preparation steps and versatile serving options, this crowd-pleaser is perfect for impressing guests while being easy enough for beginners to tackle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 small yellow onion
- 3 guajillo chiles
- 2 pasilla chiles
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup grapefruit or orange juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons annatto seeds or achiote paste
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks and thighs
Instructions
- Char garlic cloves and onion in a skillet until slightly burnt, then transfer to a blender.
- Toast guajillo and pasilla chiles until fragrant; add to the blender.
- Toast coriander and cumin seeds in the skillet briefly and add to the blender with juices, salt, annatto seeds (or achiote), oregano, and paprika. Blend until smooth.
- Combine marinade with chicken in a bowl or bag; refrigerate for at least 3 hours (up to 12).
- Prepare grill for indirect heat; remove excess marinade from chicken, brush with oil, season with salt, and grill until cooked (about 25-30 minutes).
- Let chicken rest before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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