Best Citrus Pollo Asado Marinade! Grilled or Oven 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.

Add the marinade ingredients to a resealable plastic bag or a bowl. Mix to combine.

Add the chicken to the bag and seal it. Massage the bag to ensure the marinade coats the chicken well. Marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little oil. Sear chicken pieces on both sides for about 4-5 minutes per side.

Preheat the oven to 400º Fahrenheit and line a baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place a wire rack inside the baking pan.

Lay the chicken skin side up on the wire rack, leaving 1-2 inches between each piece. Bake for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165º Fahrenheit, flipping once during cooking.

Remove the chicken from the oven and allow to rest, tented with aluminum foil for 10 minutes before serving.

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