Pollo Asado Recipe Mexican Roast Chicken

POLLO ASADO (OVEN ROASTED, GRILLED)

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Flavorful chicken (roasted or grilled) marinated in orange, lime juice, garlic, paprika, herbs, and spices. Pollo Asado is Mexican (or Cuban depending upon spices) take on grilled chicken where citrus tenderize chicken, and herbs, spices make it juicy and flavorful. The beautiful orange color is so tempting. You will love the flavors.Today, I'm sharing both cooking methods to make pollo asado; 1) Grilled 2) Oven Roasted. Plus vibrant made-from-scratch Pollo Asado marinade that you can use with any kind of meat. Even sauted shrimp tastes amazing with such bold and citrus flavors.So, let's make some Pollo Asado!Pollo means chicken. Asado means roasted. In simple words, pollo asado is chicken roasted. Some sources claim that pollo is slang word. We are not going to dig deeper in name but talk about the flavor; how delicious and simple this homemade pollo asado recipe is.Pollo Asado Marinade:Pollo Asado recipe, like any good roasted chicken starts with marinating the chicken in Asado marinade. Marinade is combination of two main components: citrus and asado seasoning.In a best tasting Pollo Asado, I look for bright citrus notes, garlic, and aroma of oregano and smoked paprika.My Pollo Asado seasoning is blend of roasted cumin, Spanish smoked paprika, onion powder, black pepper, and oregano. I add orange juice and lime juice, mix with olive oil, and fresh crushed garlic to make a paste like marinade. This marinade tenderize the chicken, infuse in ton of flavor, and yields a dark-spiced (not that spicy but darn delicious) chicken roast. Heavenly Pollo Asado it is!Let's break apart few things that I do differently for Pollo Asado Marinade:Achiote or Paprika: Like many other Cuban/Mexican Chicken recipes, all flavor of pollo asado comes from citrus, and spices. The beautiful orange-red color of chicken is either Achiote Paste Or Spanish Paprika. Even though I have used achiote paste for this recipe.. The recipe I'm sharing here uses Smoked Paprika. I feel achiote is not that easy to find and the smokey flavor of paprika gives good flavor boost to the pollo asado.However, if you are after that red-orange color, I have also shared the Achiote Mariande recipe in the notes. Citrus: Most common citrus for asado marinade are: orange and lemon juice. I love the flavor of orange, but replace lime in place of lemon juice. Lime is perfect to cut the rich smoky flavor of smoked paprika. Since my recipe is paprika based, lime is the way to go. If you are planning to use Achiote Paste. I must tell you that achiote powders are often pre-seasoned with some citrus and spices. So, if you using only achiote and no paprika, you can use lemon juice.I promised to share two ways to prepare Pollo Asado: Grilled and Oven Roasted. (these pictures show oven roasted chicken)Oven roasted is great for weeknights and any time of the year when switching-on outdoor grill is not an feasible option. Grilling makes perfect sense for sunny days ahead. Late Spring and summer, The season of grill is here. On weekends, Vishal want to only eat grilled. My job is only to get the chicken marinated and ready. Grilling is his job. So, I keep lots of marinade recipes handy to make my life easier. Let's discuss both cooking methods, one at a time.Pollo Asado in Oven:To roast chicken in oven, pre-heat oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray pan with oil, reserve marinade (to use later) before placing chicken on sheet pan. Roast until internal temperature on instant thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit. I like to broil for last 1-2 minutes for more roasted flavor. (optional) Bone-in chicken thighs take 30-35 minutes. Boneless chicken cooks quickly. (25-30 minutes) Note: Check chicken temperature sooner to avoid dry chicken. For more flavor and moisture, after first 15 minutes, rotate the pan, and baste chicken with reserved marinade (twice, every 5 minutes). Pollo Asado on Grill:Pollo Asado or any time grilling chicken, grill preheated to 375 to 400 Fahrenheit works best. This temperature keeps chicken moist and cooks evenly. Medium temperature don't let chicken dry out or cook fast from outside and leave inside raw. Note: Always only flip the chicken when one side is done. Don't hurry or flip too many times. I hope this will make to your grill coming weekend. If you haven't started grilling yet (like us with still snowing outside). Oven roasted Pollo Asado recipe is great way to bring summer into kitchen even without grill. If you like Grilled Chicken, I'm sure you will enjoy these other recipes on blog: (all can be adapted to cook in oven too)Chicken SouvlakiChicken FajitaMalai (Cream) Chicken KabobsHawaiian Chicken SkewersOh, and don't forget to pin this recipe for later.Enjoy!

Provided by Savita

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 lbs Chicken, I used bone-in skinless chicken thighs
8 Garlic, large cloves, about 3 tbsp when minced
2 tsp Oregano
1 tbsp Paprika, Spanish smoked paprika
2 tsp Cumin Powder
1/4 Cup Orange Juice, fresh juice
3 Lime, 1/4 cup juice, more for serving
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Black Pepper, freshly cracked
1 tsp Salt, adjust to taste

Steps:

Mince garlic, juice lime and orange, and collect remaining ingredients to make marinade.
Pollo Asado Marinade: In a wide bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Taste and adjust salt and lime to sharp bold taste before adding chicken. Reserve 1/4 cup aside for basting and add remaining marinade in a large bowl.
Add chicken. Rub marinade paste over the chicken, cover all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at-least 30 minutes to marinate. (up-to overnight).
Heat grill to medium heat, about 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. (Oven instructions in notes) When ready to grill, brush hot grill with oil. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
Grilled Pollo Asado: Place marinated chicken on the hot preheat oiled grill. Cover and grill chicken until internal temperature (in thickest part of thigh) reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit. (about 20-30 mins). After first 10 minutes, light brush chicken 2-3 times with marinade reserved in Step - 2.
Serve with side of beans, rice, salsa. Add to tacos or burrito bowls. Extra splash of lime before serving is highly recommended.

POLLO ASADO

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Super easy and super good.

Provided by Jenny Egelhoff

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 2h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup lime juice
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 small dried red peppers
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

Place onion, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, garlic, red peppers, sea salt, and black pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth. Place chicken in a container or resealable plastic bag and pour marinade on top; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Grill chicken until no longer pink in the centers, 6 to 7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 548.6 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

POLLO ASADO RECIPE (MEXICAN ROAST CHICKEN)

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This pollo asado recipe is the ultimate roast chicken with bone-in chicken marinated in citrus and spices then roasted for big flavor. So tender and juicy.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2.5 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)

Steps:

Marinate the Chicken. Mix together 1/2 cup olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, sazon, achiote, paprika, oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes and a bit of salt and pepper. Add the chicken to a large platter or dish and pour in the marinade. Alternatively, you can use a large sealable bag. Refrigerate and marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour. 3 hours is best.
Grill the Chicken. Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade. Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates. Sprinkle the chicken with extra sazon and achiote powder. Grill the chicken pieces 5 minutes per side.
Roast the Chicken. Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Set the grilled chicken into a baking dish or cast iron pan and roast the chicken for 20 minutes, or until the chicken cooks through, turning half way through and basting often with the reserved marinade. The chicken should measure 165 degrees F. internally when checked with a meat thermometer.
Garnish and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 96 mg, Sodium 218 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOJO ROAST CHICKEN (POLLO ASADO)

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Mojo-marinated roast chicken, just like grandma used to make! Serve with white rice, which is the traditional way. It's also great with mashed potatoes or in sandwiches with Cuban bread or fresh rolls. You can use half the mojo recipe for a smaller bird, drumsticks, or thighs.

Provided by karmicflower

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 (6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until very hot. While the oil heats, mash the cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic together into a paste in a heat-proof bowl; whisk the hot oil into the paste. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add the lime juice and orange juice; stir. Place the chicken in a large sealable bag; pour the marinade over the chicken and shake to assure an even coating. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange the marinated chicken in a roasting pan.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 501 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CUBAN ROASTED CHICKEN (POLLO ASADO CUBANO)

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Make and share this Cuban Roasted Chicken (Pollo Asado Cubano) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by diner524

Categories Whole Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 lbs whole chickens
2 teaspoons dry oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
3 teaspoons butter
6 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

Rinse chicken, pat dry. Place chicken breast up in foil-lined shallow roasting pan. In mortar, place garlic, salt, oregano and black pepper, mash them well together. Mix garlic mixture with butter and lemon juice. With your fingers, carefully separate skin from breast, massage 1/2 of mixture gently between breast and skin, then spread the remaining mixture evenly over the whole chicken. Tuck wings under and tie legs together. The chicken will taste better if marinated overnight.
Place pan in center of rack and cook for 55 minutes at 350° F, basting occasionally. Cook uncovered at 400° F for 5-7 minutes.

POLLO ASADO EN CAZUELA (ROASTED CHICKEN WITH SAUCE)

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recipe courtesy of Andy Natal from Torrance, California Prep time is marinating time. May take 1 hr. to cook.

Provided by Elaniemay

Categories Chicken

Time 4h45m

Yield 1 Chicken, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large roasting chicken
1 the juice of a lemons or 1 lime
1 teaspoon salt
3 garlic cloves, mashed
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 onion, chopped
1 laurel leaf (bay)
3 tablespoons oil or 3 tablespoons lard
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

Marinate the chicken with salt, the citrus juice and the mashed garlic for several hours. Drain it but reserve the marinade and then sautée the chicken to golden in the oil or lard. Add the white dry wine, bay leaf, onion, pepper and the left over marinade.
Cook at a lower temperature, turning over often to make sure all of the chicken cooks evenly, until done (Sonia's note: chicken will be done when no pink juices flow when pricked with a fork - but don't check too often or all juices will run out and leave meat too dry).
For easier cooking and serving, you can cut chicken up in pieces.
before marinating. You can add peeled and diced potatoes if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 850.2, Fat 63.2, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 243.8, Sodium 811.5, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.5, Protein 57.7

MEXICAN POLLO ASADO

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Make and share this Mexican Pollo Asado recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jamilahs_Kitchen

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup lime juice or 1/4 cup any citrus juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup onion
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 garlic cloves
2 small dried red peppers

Steps:

Smash garlic cloves.
Place all ingredients except chicken in blender.
Pour over chicken breasts.
Marinate 2 to 24 hours.
Grill chicken breasts.
Serve as desired.

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