Description
Pollo Asado (Chipotle Copycat Recipe) is a mouthwatering grilled chicken dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine right to your table. This recipe features juicy, marinated chicken thighs infused with a smoky chipotle sauce, zesty lime, and sweet orange juice. Perfect for family dinners, tacos, or meal prep, Pollo Asado is not only easy to prepare but also guarantees a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 tbsp fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- Spices: cumin
- Spices: oregano
- Spices: smoked paprika
- Spices: salt
- Spices: pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by blending chipotle peppers, lime juice, orange juice, cilantro, garlic cloves, onion, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken in a bowl and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5–7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serve warm with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg