Pollo Asado Recipe (Mexican Roast Chicken)
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Chili Pepper Madness · by Mike Hultquist4.9 (41)

Pollo Asado Recipe (Mexican Roast Chicken)

NUTRITION · PER SERVING40M COOK
CAL 28%·PRO 96%
CARBS 7G5% OF CAL
1G FIBER4G SUGAR2G OTHER
FAT 39G62% OF CAL
8G SAT31G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A juicy Mexican roast chicken marinated in citrus, achiote, and warm spices, grilled and roasted until tender. Bold, zesty flavors that showcase authentic Mexican technique.

mainmexicanroastchickendairy freegluten free
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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 2.5 pounds chicken parts (bone-in, skin on - use a whole cut up chicken or your favorite parts, like leg thigh quarters, breasts, etc)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (+ more as needed)
  • Juice from 1 large orange
  • Juice from 1 large lime
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon sazon (+ more for sprinkling)
  • 1 tablespoon achiote powder (+ more for sprinkling)
  • 1 tablespoon paprika (or use cayenne for more heat)
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • FOR GARNISH: Fresh chopped cilantro, lime wedges, chili flakes
PREP
10M
SODIUM
1159MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.