Pollo Sarandeado Recipe
Chicken breast grilled and baste with Sarandeado sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Sarandeado Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat well with the mixture. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Preparation of Sarandeado Sauce
- 3
Prepare Guajillo Peppers
Remove the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo peppers. Soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until they are soft.
- 4
Make the Sauce
In a blender, combine the soaked guajillo peppers, garlic cloves, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, cumin, oregano, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Cooking
- 5
Grill Chicken
Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- 6
Baste with Sauce
During the last few minutes of cooking, baste the chicken breasts generously with the Sarandeado sauce. Allow it to caramelize slightly on the grill.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
