Easy Mexican Pollo Asado Recipe

Easy Mexican Pollo Asado Recipe

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Make juicy, flavorful Mexican grilled chicken with this simple Pollo Asado recipe. Marinated in citrus and achiote, it's perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a main dish.

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Cooking tools:

  • Grill
  • Roasting rack
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Glass container
  • Zip-top bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Airtight container

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tablespoon garlic paste)
  • 1 tablespoon achiote powder (ground annatto seed) or achiote paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 pounds chicken thighs, legs and/or breast, bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless, trimmed of any excess fat
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

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