Pollo Asada

Cooked chicken thighs with a red color that is stacked on a plate.

5 from 3 votes

Pollo Asado is a delicious marinade that is loaded with Mexican spices. The chicken comes out flavorful and the perfect chicken for Taco Tuesday.

Prep Time3 15

Cook Time10

Let Sit5

Total Time3 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Pollo Asada

Servings:

Calories: 399kcal

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $15.85, $2.64 per Servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

3 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs trimmed
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

For the Marinade:

1/2 cup Orange Juice
1 Lime juiced
1/4 cup Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Achiote Paste
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander
1 Tablespoon Cumin
1 Tablespoon Salt
2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
2 teaspoons Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup orange juice, the juice from 1 lime, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons achiote paste, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons onion powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
Add 3 pounds trimmed boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade.
Marinade the chicken thighs for 3-4 hours (or overnight).
Preheat a grill over medium high heat and rub the grill grates with olive oil so that the chicken does not stick to the grates.
Then add the chicken onto the grill and reduce the temperature to medium. Grill the chicken for 5-8 minutes per side until the chicken reaches an internal temperature for 165 degrees F.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!

Notes

An instant read meat thermometer is the best way to know when the chicken is ready to enjoy. Ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F at the thickest part of the chicken thigh.

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