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Authentic Pollo Asado: Juicy Marinated Grilled Chicken

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Make flavorful Pollo Asado, Mexican roasted chicken, using a simple citrus and spice marinade. This recipe delivers juicy meat and crispy skin, perfect for a weeknight Latin inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 whole chicken (about 4 lbs), cut into 8 pieces
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cilantro to make the best Pollo Asado marinade.
  2. Place the chicken pieces in a large zip-top bag or non-reactive dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  3. Refrigerate and marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for the most flavorful Latin chicken dinner.
  4. Prepare your grill for medium-high heat (about 375 degrees F). If using charcoal, let the coals burn down to glowing embers.
  5. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  6. Grill the chicken, starting skin-side down over direct heat for 5-7 minutes to sear and crisp the skin.
  7. Move the chicken to indirect heat. Close the grill lid and cook for 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F in the thickest part of the thigh.
  8. Remove the perfectly seasoned whole chicken from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For smoky flavor, add a small piece of soaked wood chip packet to the coals during the indirect cooking phase.
  • If you do not have a grill, you can roast this chicken in an oven at 400 degrees F for about 50 minutes.
  • Serve this juicy marinated grilled chicken with warm tortillas, Mexican rice, and your favorite salsa for a complete meal.

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