How To Make Pollo Asado // Kevin Is Cooking

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.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.

Add garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, oregano, and half of the achiote paste (if using) and cook for several minutes, stirring.

Remove from heat and allow to cool. Set aside.

Put cooled achiote garlic mixture, orange juice, and lime juice in a large Ziploc freezer bag.

Add chicken pieces, seal bag, and massage chicken and marinate for 2-4 hours or overnight.

Preheat grill to 350°F to 400°F.

Remove chicken from marinade; set marinade aside.

Grill chicken, covered, until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into thickest portion of each piece, about 20 to 30 minutes.

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