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Pollo Asado
“Pollo Asado” or grilled chicken in English, is a very popular dish you can normally find in well-known franchised takeaways all over Mexico. It’s where spit-fired chicken is sold by the kilo, accompanied by warm tortillas, salsa, and limes. We cannot think of a better meal to make for your family!
The simplicity of this Pollo Asado is what inspired this recipe. It’s a very easy and practical meal for you to prepare in the comfort of your own home. It also happens to be one of those great grilled chicken recipes to cook over the summer when the weather is nice and you’re able to get the barbecue up and running.
The dish is all about the Pollo Asado marinade, our Ancho BBQ seasoning, and letting your chicken absorb all the flavours before cooking it. So make sure to leave enough time for marinating before cooking!
You get better results and a more authentic Pollo Asado flavour when it’s cooked over charcoal on the barbecue. However, it’s also more convenient and fine if you’d prefer to cook it over the stove in your kitchen, and then finish it in the oven.
If you want to do it the Mexican way, you absolutely have to serve this Pollo Asado recipe with warm Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps, Gran Luchito Chipotle Salsa and some limes to squeeze. Then, in order to make some tasty tacos, get ready to pick up that lovely grilled chicken and eat it with your hands the proper way. Don’t forget the lime!
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Prep time
10MINS
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Cook time
25MINS
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Total time
35MINS
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Ideal for
Lunch -
Make it
Mexican -
Serves
4
Nutrition: Per serving
kcal 188 fat 16g saturates 4g carbs 2.1g sugars 1.2g fibre 0.4g protein 8.7g salt 0.54g
Found in the
Mexican Section
Ingredients
The chicken:
- 3 chicken thighs, with skin and bone in
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 2 orange, juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for cooking
- 3 tbsp Gran Luchito Ancho BBQ Fajita & Taco Mix
- Salt & Pepper to taste
To serve:
- 1 pack of Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps
- 1 jar of Gran Luchito Chipotle Salsa
- 1 lime, cut in wedges (optional)
How to make it
- Begin by marinating your chicken. Place the chicken thighs and drumsticks in a bowl, squeeze the orange juice on top, add the olive oil and sprinkle the Ancho BBQ. Mix everything with your hands, ensuring the chicken is well coated in all the flavours. Let it marinate in the fridge for 1 hour before cooking.
- Once your chicken has had enough time marinating, prepare your grill or frying pan (if you are cooking it over your stove). Place the chicken over the grill or the hot pan with a bit of olive oil. Cook a few pieces at a time with the skin facing down, and season with salt and pepper while you are cooking.
- Make sure the chicken gets a good colour and crispy skin, then turn it over with the help of kitchen tongs, and use the remaining marinating juices to brush over from time to time. If you’re cooking your chicken over the stove after searing it, place it over a baking tray and brush it with the remaining marinating juices (add all juices onto the tray). Finish cooking in the oven at 200˚C, 390˚F for 15 to 20 min.
- Once your chicken is ready, serve over a platter with any remaining pan juices. Add on the side warm Gran Luchito Soft Taco Wraps, Gran Luchito Chipotle Salsa and lime wedges. Enjoy!
What To Serve With Pollo Asado
We recommend serving our Pollo Asado recipe with a sides of fresh Lime & Coriander Rice and crunchy Mexican Coleslaw.
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FAQs
What is Pollo Asado?
It's Mexican grilled chicken! Pollo Asado is a style of chicken that is typically cooked in an open fire/bbq or grilled. It is marinated beforehand in citrus juices and spices.
How to cook Pollo Asado in the oven?
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C. Spray some oil onto an oven-proof dish and arrange your chicken inside. Chicken thighs and legs with bones in usually takes 30-35 mins, whereas boneless chicken is cooked quicker (20-25mins).
What does the word asado mean?
It means to grilled. So Pollo Asada literally means grilled chicken. The difference between this dish and grilled chicken is that chicken thighs and legs are used instead of a whole chicken.
What side dishes pair well with Pollo Asado?
Some popular side dishes include Mexican rice, refried beans, and a simple salad. Corn, guacamole, or a fresh salsa would also pair well.
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