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Pollo Asado


Pollo Asado is a gluten, dairy, egg, and nut-free recipe with a Low FODMAP option. It's perfectly spicy and tender. Marinade for just 45 minutes or up to 4 hours for full flavor.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: dairy-free, dinner, Easy Pollo Asado, egg-free, Gluten-free Pollo Asado, Low FODMAP
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 4-5 Boneless skinnless chicken breasts. Butterfly the breasts to make them thinner or pound them out to a uniform thickness.
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil
  • 6 Garlic cloves ~ minced or 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder ~ garlic replacer like, FreeFOD for Low FODMAP
  • 2 Tbsp Achiote paste ~ go to this link to make your own easy Achiote paste
  • 2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup Orange juice ~ I use fresh
  • 2/3 cup Lime juice ~ I use fresh
  • This is optional. Pollo Asado seasoning to lightly shake over marinated chicken before grilling lightly.

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil on medium-low heat in a skillet.  Add minced cloves, achiote paste, Mexican oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring gently the entire time.
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Remove from heat and let mixture cool down for 5-10 minutes.
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Whisk in orange juice and lime juice.
  • Prepare the chicken breasts by pounding or butterflying them. Place the chicken breasts in a large container or a 1-gallon Ziplock freezer bag.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken, making sure all areas are coated. If you are using a freezer bag, use your hands to massage the sealed bag to ensure the chicken is coated.
  • Marinate for 45 minutes to 4 hours; marinating for longer can toughen the chicken.
  • Preheat the indoor or outdoor grill to medium heat. Discard the marinade and place the chicken on the heated grill.
  • Flip chicken halfway through, about 7 minutes. Continue cooking for an additional 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Cook the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • We cut our chicken breast into bite-size pieces or strips that fit inside the tortillas.

Notes

** This is optional ~ I like to lightly shake the Pollo Asado seasoning over the chicken before grilling.

Nutrition

Serving: -3Servings | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1297mg | Potassium: 538mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg