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Pollo Asado Recipe

Name: Ahora Mexican Restaurants Pollo Asado Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 each Whole chicken (cut into quarters); 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced); 1 cup Olive oil; 1 cup Lime juice; 2 tsp Cumin; 2 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Oregano; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 cups Corn flour (masa harina); 1.5 cups Water; 0.5 tsp Salt; 1 can Black beans (canned, rinsed); 1 cup Rice (uncooked); 2 cups Chicken broth; 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 each Lime wedges (for serving)

Inspired by Ahora Mexican Restaurant

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Grilled pieces of chicken served with corn tortillas and two side dishes

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Ingredients

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For the Pollo Asado

1 each Whole chicken (cut into quarters)

4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)

1 cup olive oil

1 cup ReaLime juice

2 tsp Cumin

2 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Oregano

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

For the Corn Tortillas

2 cups Corn flour (masa harina)

1 1/2 cups Water

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

For the Side Dishes

1 can Black beans (canned, rinsed)

1 cup Rice (uncooked)

2 cups Chicken broth

1/2 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)

1 each Lime wedges (for serving)

Method

For the Pollo Asado

Marinate the Chicken

In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Prepare the Chicken

Add the chicken quarters to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Grill the Chicken

Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

For the Corn Tortillas

Prepare the Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine masa harina and salt. Gradually add water and mix until a soft dough forms.

Shape the Tortillas

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten them using a tortilla press or a rolling pin.

Cook the Tortillas

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side, until slightly browned and cooked through.

For the Side Dishes

Prepare the Rice

In a small pot, combine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked.

Heat the Black Beans

In a saucepan, heat the rinsed black beans over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.

Garnish and Serve

Once the chicken, tortillas, rice, and beans are ready, serve the pollo asado with corn tortillas, black beans, and rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve lime wedges on the side.