So Easy Pollo Asado
So Easy Pollo Asado
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed, from about 2 oranges
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed, from about 2 limes
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 teaspoons salt, to 5 teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 packets Goya Sazon seasoning with Achiote
For the Chicken
- 5 pounds bone-in chicken, to 6 pounds, cut into pieces or spatchcocked
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 5 minced garlic cloves, 4 to 5 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 2 Goya Sazon seasoning packets. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Take the 5 to 6 pounds of bone-in chicken and either spatchcock it or cut it into pieces for more even cooking. Place the prepared chicken into a large resealable bag or a non-reactive bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the entire marinade mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, or up to 24 hours for best results.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Place the marinated chicken pieces on the hot grill. Cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, and has developed a nice char on the outside. Flip the chicken periodically to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning. This typically takes 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the chicken pieces and grill temperature.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 165
- 6
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This helps retain the juices, ensuring the chicken remains tender and juicy. Serve with your favorite sides.
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
So Easy Pollo Asado
For the Marinade
- 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed, from about 2 oranges
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed, from about 2 limes
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 teaspoons salt, to 5 teaspoons
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 packets Goya Sazon seasoning with Achiote
For the Chicken
- 5 pounds bone-in chicken, to 6 pounds, cut into pieces or spatchcocked
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 5 minced garlic cloves, 4 to 5 teaspoons salt, 1 tablespoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 2 Goya Sazon seasoning packets. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Take the 5 to 6 pounds of bone-in chicken and either spatchcock it or cut it into pieces for more even cooking. Place the prepared chicken into a large resealable bag or a non-reactive bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the entire marinade mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, or up to 24 hours for best results.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Place the marinated chicken pieces on the hot grill. Cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, and has developed a nice char on the outside. Flip the chicken periodically to ensure even cooking and to prevent burning. This typically takes 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the chicken pieces and grill temperature.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 165 - 6
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This helps retain the juices, ensuring the chicken remains tender and juicy. Serve with your favorite sides.
⏱️ 10 min