Pollo Asado Chipotle

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Our Pollo Asado Chipotle copycat has the trademark sear, peppery bite, and tender texture of the restaurant classic. With our homemade marinade, you can enjoy it whenever the craving hits!

Prep Time35

Waiting Time30

Total Time1 5

Course: Main Course, Main Dishes

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Asado, chipotle, Pollo, Pollo Asado

Servings: Servings

Calories: 499kcal

Author: Cynthia Rusincovitch

Ingredients

3 lb chicken breast

Marinate Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
6 clove garlic cloves
1/2 medium red onion
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp dry oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

Cut chicken bread into 2-3 filets each. Don’t chop them too thin so they are juicy after cooking.
Place all the ingredients for the marinade into a large bowl or mixer jar. Then, use a hand mixer to blend them.
Combine chicken fillets with the marinated sauce and stir well for an even coating. Cover it with film paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the iron cast grill over the stove in high heat. Then, add chicken filets and sear from both sides until they get the asado looking and they are cooked through. Avoid overcooking to get juicy chicken.
Enjoy this Pollo Asado as part of a Mexican Bowl, a wrap, or as a taco filling.

Notes

Tips

Make sure your grill, whether it's an iron cast grill or another type, is preheated over high heat. A well-heated grill helps create those beautiful grill marks and the signature "asado" look on the chicken.
When searing the chicken, be vigilant not to overcook it. Chicken breasts can dry out quickly if cooked too long. Aim for a golden brown exterior and cook them until they are just cooked through to keep them juicy.
Adjust spiciness by using more chili powder or including cayenne pepper or ground chili peppers.

Recipe Notes

This Pollo Asado is a Chipotle copycat recipe. It provides the essence of Mexican cuisine through the flavorful marinade. Taste-wise, this chicken is zesty, fresh, and slightly spicy, while the cumin and smoked paprika infuse a smoky depth. The texture of Pollo Asado is juicy and slightly crispy exterior from the searing on the grill.

Pollo Asado's versatility shines through as you have a plethora of serving options at your disposal. You can enjoy it in a Mexican Bowl, where the chicken's vibrant flavor complements an array of fresh vegetables, rice, beans, and toppings. Wrap it in a tortilla for a satisfying burrito, or serve it as a taco filling with your choice of salsa and garnishes.

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