That Mexican Meat Market YELLOW MARINADE | POLLO ASADO

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken parts

Skinless thighs are lower in fat and cheaper.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne provides heat without the cost.

Start with 3 pounds of chicken for a full recipe.

Add cooking oil to the chicken.

Add garlic powder and onion powder to the chicken.

Add lemon pepper to the chicken.

Add saffron sasson for color, using half a packet for a half recipe.

Add salt to the chicken.

Squeeze the juice of 1 large lemon into the mixture (2 large lemons for a full recipe).

Add cracked black pepper to the mixture.

Mix everything together with clean hands.

Marinate the chicken for at least several hours, preferably overnight for best results.

Preheat a pan on high heat and add cooking oil.

Add the marinated chicken to the pan.

Cook and brown the chicken for about 2 to 3 minutes on the first side.

Flip the chicken over to the second side after 2 to 3 minutes.

Cover the pan with a lid, lower the heat, and let the chicken cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, shaking and moving it around occasionally.

After about 18 minutes, add large chunks of onion to the pan.

Let the onion cook with the chicken for another 3 to 5 minutes until done.

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