pollo asado : the BEST recipe

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.

Remove the innards from the chicken and save them for stock.

Butterfly the chicken by cutting down the spine and removing the breastbone.

Prepare a brine with warm water and salt, then submerge the chicken and refrigerate for a day.

After brining, rinse the chicken to remove excess salt.

Prepare a spice rub with paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Rub the spice mixture under the skin and on the outside of the chicken.

Coat the chicken with olive oil.

Prepare the grill and regulate the heat before placing the chicken on it.

Place the chicken on the grill and cover it, checking every five minutes.

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