Chipotle Copycat Pollo Asado

This recipe is incredibly easy to make and the chicken comes out incredibly juicy and tender.

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Total Time: 20 minutes + marinade time

Yield: 6 servings

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This Pollo Asado tastes like you’re eating at a fancy Mexican restaurant, but it’s actually super easy to make—the marinade does all the work! It’s also packed with delicious flavors.

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olive oil

onion

orange juice

chicken

lime juice

cilantro

Ingredients

achiote paste

garlic

cumin

coriander

paprika

oregano

chipotle chile pepper

salt

Prepare and blend the marinade ingredients in a food processor or blender.

Step 1

Pulse and blend the ingredients until smooth and looks similar to a sauce.

Step 2

Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix until the chicken is evenly coated.

Step 3

Place the chicken in the refrigerator for  4 to 24 hours. Before cooking, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Sear the chicken until it is cooked through. Then, transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Step 5

Serving Suggestion 1: Rice Bowl

Serving Suggestion 2: Taco

Chipotle Copycat Pollo Asado Tips:

Marinade for at least 30 minutes.

Cook on the grill!

Use a meat thermometer! 

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