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This Whole30 and paleo pollo asado recipe is a delicious and authentic Mexican
grilled chicken recipe with the most flavorful marinade. This chicken can be
grilled or baked to perfection and is an easy, delicious meal with so many ways
to serve it!
WHAT IS POLLO AL ASADO?
Pollo Asado is a Mexican dish consisting of grilled or roasted marinated
chicken. “Pollo” is the Spanish word for chicken, and “al asado” means grilled
or roasted. The chicken is typically marinated in a mixture of citrus juices,
garlic, and spices, then grilled or roasted to perfection. It is often served
with rice, beans, and tortillas and can be enjoyed as a main dish or used as a
filling for burritos, tacos, and more!
Sometimes, it is made with achiote powder, but it is not required. Achiote
powder is commonly used in Latin American cuisine to add color and flavor to
dishes. It has a slightly sweet and peppery taste and can be used to give the
chicken a reddish hue.
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ingredient. The resulting marinade lacks absolutely nothing in flavor, and I
know you will love it!
WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE GREAT
If you are looking for a delicious and authentic Pollo Asado Recipe, you have
come to the right place! This is a dish I’ve loved every time I go to a Mexican
restaurant, and the meat is always so juicy and packed with flavor. After
testing various homemade versions several times, I’m so excited that I can
easily recreate this Mexican grilled chicken in my kitchen.
This chicken is easy and is one of my favorite paleo Mexican recipes. You’ll get
the most authentic flavor by cooking them on the grill, with char marks and all.
I think this is the best way to cook them. However, if you don’t have a grill,
you can also bake them in the oven. They’ll still turn out fantastic.
Tender, juicy chicken with tons of flavor just in time for BBQ season! The
perfect weekend cookout or easy weeknight dinner!
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Easy Grilled Pollo Asado Recipe (Grill or Oven)
This Whole30 and paleo pollo asado recipe is a delicious and authentic Mexican
grilled chicken recipe with the most flavorful marinade. This chicken can be
grilled or baked to perfection and is an easy, delicious meal with so many ways
to serve it!
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INGREDIENT NOTES
See the recipe card below for detailed ingredient information.
When it comes to creating an authentic pollo al asado recipe, it’s ALL about the
marinade. It creates that delicious, citrusy flavor and makes the meat so juicy.
It’s made with a blend of Mexican spices and citrus juices that make the most
flavorful chicken!
You’ll find many variations of the marinade for this popular Mexican grilled
chicken recipe, but this combination is my favorite after experimenting a few
times. All of the ingredients are easily found at the grocery store, making this
recipe super easy!
* Onion
* Garlic
* Fresh orange juice
* Fresh lime juice
* Avocado oil or olive oil
* Ground Cumin
* Sea salt
* Oregano or Mexican Oregano
* Ground black pepper
I used whole chicken legs. However, you can also use bone-in chicken thighs,
boneless skinless chicken thighs, breasts, or your favorite cut of meat. The
result is a tender, juicy chicken that is mouthwateringly good!
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the chicken in a large resealable bag, then combine the rest of the
ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth to make a marinade.
2. Pour marinade over the chicken and seal to close. Marinate in the
refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours, turning the bag once.
3. When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and set the
marinade aside.
4. Choose your cooking method. You can use the oven or grill. Keep in mind that
the cooking time may need to be adjusted based on whether you use a gas
grill or a charcoal grill.
5. The marinated chicken is done cooking when the internal temperature reaches
165 degrees F at the thickest part!
GRILL METHOD
1. Preheat the grill to medium heat, or 350 degrees F, and grease the grill
grates to prevent them from sticking.
2. Place the chicken skin-side down over direct heat and cover for 10 minutes,
until browned and crispy.
3. Flip the chicken and place over indirect heat. Baste the skin with the
marinade.
4. Cover and grill chicken for 25-30 minutes, basting with the marinade 2-3
more times. The meat is done when the thickest part of the meat reaches 165
degrees F.
5. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
OVEN METHOD
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking dish or sheet with
parchment paper.
2. Place chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer.
3. Bake for about 40 minutes with skin side up. Baste with the marinade halfway
through. The meat is done when the thickest part of the meat reaches 165
degrees F.
4. Rest the chicken at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
5. If not serving right away, cover with aluminum foil and keep in the oven on
warm.
EXPERT TIPS
* You can use your favorite cut of chicken for this paleo and Whole30 pollo
asado recipe. I just love skin-on whole chicken legs because it’s the
juiciest and the most flavorful cut, in my opinion. However, feel free to use
breasts, thighs, or just drumsticks!
* Since this is a bone-in chicken recipe, no need to pound the meat to even
thickness. The dark meat will turn out juicy and flavorful, even if it’s a
little overcooked! If you end up using chicken breast, you can pound it.
* The marinade’s citrus gives this delicious paleo Mexican chicken its distinct
flavor. If you have other citrus fruits on hand, you can use different
combinations with the same amount without affecting the flavors too much.
* I highly recommend marinating the chicken for the full 8 hours to get all the
marinade ingredients infused into the meat. However, I did it for just 2
hours when I was short on time, and it was still delicious.
* Do not marinate for longer than 8 hours. The acidity of the citrus can
toughen up the chicken meat if it’s sitting in the marinade for longer than
that.
* I highly recommend an instant-read thermometer for the most tender and
perfectly cooked chicken because every grill and oven is different. I have
this one, and I always use it when cooking meat.
HOW TO SERVE POLLO ASADO
You can serve this dish with many various sides and in so many ways! You can
make pollo asado tacos or burrito bowls or serve it with simple sides. Some of
my favorites that are not necessarily paleo are:
* grilled corn on the cob
* warm tortillas: corn tortillas or Siete Foods Tortillas
* refried beans or black beans
* cheese
* Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice
* sour cream
To keep this recipe Whole30-friendly, you can serve it with:
* pico de gallo or your favorite salsa
* guacamole
* tostones
* cauliflower Mexican rice
* lettuce wrap
* cilantro
STORAGE TIPS
* Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up
to 4 days. Reheat and serve with your favorite sides!
* To freeze, wrap the cooked chicken tightly in plastic wrap, then place it in
a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge,
then reheat and serve.
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Lemon Garlic Chicken Drumsticks (Paleo, Whole30, Keto, AIP Option)
Paleo Huli Huli Chicken
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GRILLED POLLO ASADO RECIPE (GRILL OR OVEN)
This Whole30 and paleo pollo asado recipe is a delicious and authentic Mexican
grilled chicken recipe with the most flavorful marinade. This chicken can be
grilled or baked to perfection and is an easy, delicious meal with so many ways
to serve it!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: authentic pollo asado recipe, mexican grilled chicken, pollo al asado,
pollo asado marinade recipe, pollo asado recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
Marinating Time: 8 hours hours
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 373kcal
INGREDIENTS
* 4 whole chicken legs or 2-3 lbs of your favorite cut of chicken
* 1/2 onion roughly chopped
* 5 garlic cloves smashed and peeled
* 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
* 1/4 cup lime juice
* 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
* 2 tsp cumin
* 2 tsp sea salt
* 1 tsp oregano
* 1 tsp ground black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
* Place the chicken in a large resealable bag.
* Combine the rest of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth to
make a marinade.
* Pour the marinade over the chicken and seal.
* Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours, turning the bag once.
* When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and set the marinade
aside.
GRILL METHOD
* Preheat grill to 350 degrees F, and grease the grill grates to prevent from
sticking.
* Place the chicken skin-side down over direct heat and cover for 10 minutes,
until browned and crispy.
* Flip the chicken and place over indirect heat. Baste the skin with the
marinade.
* Cover and grill for 25-30 minutes, basting with the marinade 2-3 more times.
The chicken is done when the thickest part of the meat reaches 165 degrees F.
* Rest chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
OVEN METHOD
* Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
* Place chicken on the baking sheet in a single layer.
* Bake for about 40 minutes with skin-side up. Baste with the marinade halfway
through. The chicken is done when the thickest part of the meat reaches 165
degrees F.
* Rest chicken for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Pollo Asado Recipe (Grill or Oven)
Amount Per Serving (1 whole chicken leg)
Calories 373 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 120mg40%
Sodium 1275mg55%
Potassium 394mg11%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 22g44%
Vitamin A 193IU4%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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NOTES
EXPERT TIPS
* You can use your favorite cut of chicken for this paleo and Whole30 pollo
asado recipe. I just love skin-on whole chicken legs because it’s the
juiciest and the most flavorful cut, in my opinion. However, feel free to use
chicken breasts, thighs, or just drumsticks!
* Since this is a bone-in chicken recipe, no need to pound chicken to even
thickness. The dark meat will turn out juicy and flavorful, even if it’s a
little overcooked! If you end up using chicken breast, you can pound it.
* The marinade’s citrus gives this delicious paleo Mexican chicken its distinct
flavor. If you have other citrus fruits on hand, you can use different
combinations with the same amount without affecting the flavors too much.
* I highly recommend marinating the chicken for the full 8 hours to get all the
marinade ingredients infused into the meat. However, I did it for just 2
hours when I was short on time, and it was still delicious.
* Do not marinate for longer than 8 hours. The acidity of the citrus can
toughen up the chicken meat if it’s sitting in the marinade for longer than
that.
* I highly recommend an instant-read thermometer for the most tender and
perfectly cooked chicken because every grill and oven is different. I have
this one, and I always use it when cooking meat.
HOW TO SERVE POLLO ASADO
You can serve this dish with many various sides and in so many ways! You can
make pollo asado tacos or burrito bowls or serve it with simple sides. Some of
my favorites that are not necessarily paleo are:
* grilled corn on the cob
* corn tortillas or Siete Foods Tortillas
* beans
* cheese
* Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice
* sour cream
To keep this pollo asado recipe Whole30-friendly, you can serve it with:
* pico de gallo or your favorite salsa
* guacamole
* tostones
* cauliflower Mexican rice
* lettuce wrap
* Cilantro
STORAGE TIPS
* Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up
to 4 days. Reheat and serve with your favorite sides!
* To freeze leftover pollo asado, wrap the cooked chicken tightly in plastic
wrap, then place it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost
overnight in the fridge, then reheat and serve.
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COMMENTS
1. ChihYu says
May 12, 2020 at 9:24 pm
Every bite of this chicken is so delicious! The spices, tender meat and that
yummy char grilled flavor!
Reply
2. StaceyCrawford says
May 15, 2020 at 2:38 pm
I love all the yummy citrus and garlic flavors in this grilled chicken. So
good!
Reply
3. Selina says
January 24, 2022 at 5:43 pm
I did the oven version with chicken thighs tonight. Subbed lemon juice for
orange juice. DELICIOUS and so easy! Don’t sleep on this gem.
Reply
4. Sarah says
May 7, 2023 at 4:52 pm
That citrus and garlic combo is delicious!! We did chicken quarters on the
grill and the meat stayed juicy and tender. We’ll definitely be making this
again!
Reply
5. Erika says
July 17, 2023 at 6:34 pm
This marinade is SO good. I cooked these in the oven and I should probably
have taken them out sooner, but they were still tender. Served with Mexican
cauli-rice for a perfect dinner.
Reply
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