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Pollo Asado Recipe

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Oct 11 2025

1h 30m

Serves 4

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Make Pollo Asado in just 1h 30m. Grilled pieces of chicken served with corn tortillas and two side dishes

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Ingredients

For the Pollo Asado

For the Corn Tortillas

For the Side Dishes

Preparation

For the Pollo Asado

1. Marinate the Chicken

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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. Prepare the Dough

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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. Heat the Black Beans

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

9. 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.

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