Downshiftology · by Lisa Bryan★ 5.0 (2)
Pollo Asado (Juicy Mexican Citrus Chicken)
NUTRITION · PER SERVING135M COOK
CAL 18%·PRO 53%
CARBS 5G5% OF CAL
0G FIBER3G OTHER1G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 26G65% OF CAL
8G SAT19G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Chicken thighs marinated in citrus, garlic, and achiote paste, then grilled until juicy. A bold, earthy, and citrusy Mexican grilled chicken.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 4 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in and skin-on (though see FAQs above for boneless skinless variation))
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅔ cup fresh orange juice
- ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 3 tablespoons achiote paste (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 135M
CAL 18%·PRO 53%
CARBS 5G5% OF CAL
0G FIBER3G OTHER1G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 26G65% OF CAL
8G SAT19G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Cook
- 10m
- Sodium
- 489mg
- Total sugar
- 1g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 423mg
- Calcium
- 22mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- —
- SODIUM
- 489MG
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- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.