Jul 09 2026
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Pollo Asado Recipe

Inspired by Bacanora PHX
Time2h
Serves4

roasted half chicken // papas // quesadillas // frijoles con queso // rajas in caldo // tortillas

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Ingredients

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  1. 1

    Season chicken with salt

    Pat dry the half chicken. Rub 1 tsp salt all over the skin and its surface.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with pepper

    Sprinkle 0.5 tsp ground black pepper over the chicken.

  3. 3

    Season chicken with garlic powder

    Dust the chicken with 1 tsp garlic powder for aroma.

  4. 4

    Season chicken with paprika

    Sprinkle 1 tsp paprika for color and mild smoky flavor.

  5. 5

    Oil coat chicken

    Brush 2 tbs olive oil over the skin to help crisp during roasting.

  6. 6

    Prepare potatoes

    Wash and cut potatoes into even wedges. Pat dry.

  7. 7

    Season potatoes

    Toss potatoes with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp pepper. Drizzle with a little olive oil if needed.

  8. 8

    Roast chicken

    Place seasoned half chicken on a rack in a preheated oven at 425F (220C). Roast 25-35 minutes until skin is golden and internal temp reaches 165F (74C). Rest 10 minutes.

  9. 9

    Roast potatoes

    Spread potato wedges on a baking sheet. Roast alongside chicken for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and tender.

  10. 10

    Warm refried beans

    In a saucepan, heat 2 cups of refried beans until warm and smooth. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  11. 11

    Melt cheese into beans

    Stir in 1 cup shredded cheese into the warm beans until melted and creamy.

  12. 12

    Prepare rajas en caldo

    In a skillet, sauté the onion in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until translucent. Add 1 cup rajas and 1 cup caldo; simmer 5-7 minutes until peppers are tender and flavors meld.

  13. 13

    Warm tortillas

    Warm tortillas on a dry skillet until pliable, about 30 seconds per side.

  14. 14

    Assemble quesadillas

    Place a layer of shredded cheese on a tortilla, fold, and cook in a lightly oiled skillet until cheese melts and tortillas are golden. Repeat for remaining tortillas.

  15. 15

    Plate and serve

    Carve the roasted half chicken. Plate with roasted potatoes, refried beans topped with cheese, rajas en caldo, quesadillas, and warm tortillas. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

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