Description
Sizzling Mexican-inspired pollo asado delivers bold, smoky flavors straight from Chipotle’s legendary kitchen. Marinated chicken packed with zesty spices promises a mouthwatering culinary journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 0.5 lb chicken breast
Marinade Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Dry Seasonings:
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped chipotle peppers, and olive oil in a blender to create a vibrant marinade with deep, smoky undertones.
- Add cumin, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and chili powder to the liquid mixture, blending until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and smooth.
- Place chicken thighs and chicken breast in a large resealable plastic bag, then pour marinade over the meat, ensuring every piece is completely coated.
- Seal the bag, removing excess air, and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, allowing the marinade to penetrate and tenderize the chicken.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F, removing chicken from refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to reach room temperature.
- Transfer marinated chicken to a rimmed baking sheet, arranging pieces skin-side up with adequate spacing to promote even roasting.
- Roast chicken for 35-40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin appears crispy and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and ensure maximum tenderness.
- Slice chicken against the grain and serve hot, garnishing with fresh cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Customize the marinade’s heat level by adjusting the number of chipotle peppers, making it milder or spicier to suit personal taste preferences.
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces for extra flavor and juiciness, as the skin helps retain moisture during roasting.
- Swap chicken thighs and breasts with drumsticks or wings for variety, maintaining similar cooking times and temperatures.
- Create a gluten-free version by ensuring all marinade ingredients are certified gluten-free, particularly checking spice blends and oil.
- Prep Time: 4-6 hours
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg