Chipotle Pollo Asado

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp cilantro (Chopped; used as a garnish)
• 2 tbsp orange juice (For the marinade)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (For the marinade)
• 1.5 tbsp chipotle in adobo (For the marinade)
• 2 garlic cloves (For the marinade)
• 0.333 small white onion (One-third of a small onion; for the marinade)
• 1 tsp ground cumin (For the marinade)
• 1 tsp oregano (For the marinade)
• 0.5 tsp salt (For the marinade)
• 0.5 tsp paprika (For the marinade)
• 0.5 tsp black pepper (For the marinade)
• lime juice (Squeeze over the cooked chicken before serving; amount not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Combine the orange juice, lime juice, chipotle in adobo, garlic, white onion, cumin, oregano, salt, paprika, and black pepper. Blend until the marinade is smooth.

2. 2

   Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and marinate them overnight if possible, or for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

3. 3

   Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Cook the marinated chicken for 5 minutes on each side, until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

5. 5

   Let the cooked chicken rest for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Dice the rested chicken, squeeze lime juice over it, and garnish with the chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

The source gives an optional overnight marinade or a 30-minute minimum, so total time depends on the marinating duration. No amount is specified for the finishing lime juice.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Mexican
• grilled
• pan-seared
• high-protein
• gluten-free
• dairy-free
• meal prep