Pollo Asado (Mexican Roasted Chicken)

If you’re looking for a new roast chicken dinner recipe inspired by your favorite Mexican restaurant, that’s not the case Pollo Asado,Perfect Mexican Roasted Chicken. This delicious dish is easy to make and full of incredible flavor.

This chicken marinated orange juice, lime juice, flavor sauce and spice flavors and then grilled to a juicy, charred perfection. It also cooks in just 15 minutes, making Pollo Asado a perfect relaxing weekday dinner. Make tacos, burrito bowls, or serve with grilled vegetables, beans and rice.

The key to achieving such an amazing flavor profile is the marinade. The combination of citrus juice, olive oil, spices and a super flavored pulp paste makes unparalleled dishes both delicious and delicious.

Personally, I like to serve Pollo Asado next to a bowl of Mexican cauliflower rice and quick beans. However, the healthy and delicious chicken flavors are almost all great. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think!

Fans of Chipotle Restaurant? If you are a loyal Chipotle customer, this dish will remind you of the new Chipotle Pollo Asado, which is cooked on Plancha with spices, coriander and lemon juice. This super popular protein is often served with cilantro lemon rice, corn salsa and pico de Gallo at home with a parody burrito bowl. We also love these imitation of Fajita vegetables and Carne Asada.

Mexican food is something we love in our slim kitchen. Make sure not to miss this Pollo Ranchero, Pollo Pibil, Bistec Ranchero, Enfrijoladas or Steak Tacos!

What is Pollo Asado?

Pollo Asado is a traditional roasted chicken dish from Mexico, which means literally roasted (Asado) chicken (Pollo). The basis of this dish is a marinade made with achiote sauce, a popular deep red seasoning from Mexico, made from the ground-based Anato seeds and spices.

In Mexico, a chicken is usually marinated and then baked with butterflies or scattered on a charcoal grill until the skin is super crispy. It is usually served with tortillas, salsa, rice and beans.

Key ingredients and swaps

Pollo Asado is very easy to make and uses only a few key ingredients to blend together:

• chicken: For this recipe, you can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. To ensure a uniform thickness, you may need to smash the chicken breasts off. You can also use bones and put on the skin’s chicken; just adjust the cooking time. The marinade also works with pork tenderloin, pork chop or fish.
• Citrus juice. I like to combine fresh orange juice with lime juice to add a lot of freshness and enhance the flavor of the delicious marinade. Fresh is always the best, but you can use orange juice in the carton if you want.
• Achiote: Achiote sauce is made from ground Annatto seeds with ground cumin, Mexican oregano, garlic and vinegar. It has a peppery aroma and a subtle earthy scent. If you can’t find any Achiote paste, Achiote powder can also solve the problem. If not found, there are the following alternatives.
• Spice mix: You need to combine cumin, cilantro, oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. If you can’t find Mexican oregano, regular oregano will work fine too.

Pollo Asado recipe tips

Here are my main tips and tricks for making the best Pollo Asado:

• Make it spicy. Looking for a kick? Add some crushed red peppers, chili peppers or some hot sauce to the marinade.
• Add cilantro. Fresh herbs have gone a long way in brightening the dish and adding a lot of fresh flavor. To supplement this dish, I recommend cilantro.
• Clean the grill. For best results, you make sure to clean the grill before cooking the chicken. A clean grill ensures your chicken is in direct contact with the heat, making this dish a beautiful, photography-worthy grill.
• Smash your chicken. For tender and juicy chicken, this step is crucial. Mashing the chicken breasts helps to ensure the chicken is cooked evenly and will become good and tender.
• Let it rest. After the chicken is cooked, it is important to rest for about 5-10 minutes. This allows the juice to be redistributed throughout the chicken, ensuring that every bite is as juicy as possible.

How to serve roasted Mexican chicken

Pollo Asado is very versatile and can be used as a main dish or in many different Mexican dishes. These are some of the most popular ways to serve.

• Tacos: gran some warm tortillas stacked in chopped chicken, coriander, diced white onions and your favorite salsa. Try it with salsa Verde, pineapple salsa sauce and even this mango black bean salsa sauce. The chicken taco bowl was delicious too.
• Burritos: Grab the flour tortillas and add cooked rice, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and avocado to fill the delicious burritos.
• Burrito bowl: Copy Chipotle’s famous dishes and layers of rice, beans, fajita vegetables, salsa, cheese and sour cream in a hearty bowl.
• Quesadillas: If you are lucky enough to eat leftovers, turn it into a healthy tortilla.

Serving with Pollo Asado

This dish was inspired by one of my favorite Mexicans and almost everything tasted great. Don’t know how to pair? Here are some of my favorite side dishes that can be eaten with this grilled chicken recipe:

How long does it take to marinate the roasted chicken?

Pollo Asado should be marinated for at least an hour to achieve maximum flavor, but please feel free to leave for longer! Just don’t let the chicken marinate for more than 4 hours, because then the citrus juice will start to break down the chicken.

If you are marinating the chicken for more than 30 minutes, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator. Then, let it reach room temperature before grilling.

Leftovers and storage tips

Want to save your leftovers for later? no problem! This dish is very friendly. To store the remaining chicken, allow it to cool to room temperature by transferring it to an airtight storage bag or container. You can then store it in one of two ways:

• In the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
• In freezer for up to 2-3 months.

The remaining marinated chicken can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Store it in an airtight container. Let it completely defrost before grilling or cooking in the oven.