Pollo Asado (Mexican Roast Chicken) - Chili Pepper Madness

Name: Pollo Asado (Mexican Roast Chicken) - Chili Pepper Madness
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 1/2 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

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This pollo asado recipe is the ultimate Mexican roast chicken, marinated in zesty citrus and spices, then grilled and roasted for big flavor, so tender!

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Ingredients

2 1/2 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