POLLO ASADO (Roasted Chicken)

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Prepare the mojo marinade by mixing Naranja Agria (or lemon and orange juice), crushed garlic, cumin, dried oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Marinate the halved chickens in the mojo marinade.

For the salsa criolla, combine diced onion, green pepper, red bell pepper, tomato sauce, water, garlic powder, dried oregano, cumin powder, bay leaves, and vino seco in a pot.

Cook the salsa criolla until heated through.

Grill the marinated chicken halves until cooked through, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Serve the grilled chicken with salsa criolla and garnish with chopped parsley.

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