Pollo Asado Tacos Recipe
Mary's free-range chicken, cilantro, onion, guacamole, smoky chipotle, side of refried beans with queso fresco
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Taco Filling
Sides
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, smoky chipotle powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the free-range chicken to the marinade. Coat well and cover. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
- 4
Rest the Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into strips.
Assembling the Tacos
- 5
Prepare the Tortillas
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over low heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 6
Preparing Sides
- 7
Heat Refried Beans
In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Serve with Queso Fresco
Once warmed, serve the refried beans topped with crumbled queso fresco.
