Broiler Pollo Asado Recipe
Prep Time:
35 minutes
Cook Time:
12 minutes
Servings:
2 portions
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus a little extra for greasing grates
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 ounce achiote paste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
Directions
  1. Add the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic cloves, achiote paste, granulated onion, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
  2. Blend for 15 to 20 seconds to make a marinade.
  3. Coat the chicken thighs in the marinade. Set aside for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
  4. Preheat the broiler to 425 F.
  5. Prepare a grill tray by lining it with aluminum foil and greasing the grates with a little extra oil.
  6. Place the marinated chicken pieces on to the prepared grill.
  7. Place the chicken under the broiler and cook for 6 minutes.
  8. Turn the chicken and cook under the broiler for another 6 to 8 minutes, until cooked through and lightly charred.
  9. Serve right away, garnished with cilantro as desired.