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Pollo Asado Marinade

Pollo Asado Marinade Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp achiote paste
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp avocado or vegetable oil, plus more for cooking
  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Method
 

  1. Blend orange juice, lime juice, garlic, achiote paste, salt, pepper, and oil until smooth.
  2. Place chicken in a bag or dish, pour marinade over, coat well, and refrigerate 30 minutes to 4 hours.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, pat dry, and let sit at room temperature 15 minutes. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear thighs 6 to 7 minutes per side until deeply browned and cooked through (165°F / 74°C).
  4. Rest chicken 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve with a light sprinkle of salt.

Notes

Marinating time is not included in the prep or cook time. For the deepest flavor, give the chicken the full 4 hours but do not exceed 8 hours. If you want to use bone-in thighs, add about 10 extra minutes of cook time and check for doneness at the bone.