Juicy Grilled Pollo Asado Recipe - Easy & Flavorful Mexican Chicken!

achiote paste

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: red chili powder

Smoked paprika provides a similar flavor profile with less cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive while still suitable for roasting.

Clean the chicken thighs, leaving the skin on and bone in.

In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup olive oil (or avocado oil), 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, chopped onion, minced garlic, sazon seasoning, ground coriander, ground cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and chili powder.

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

Place the chicken in a bag or bowl with the marinade and let it marinate overnight.

The next day, remove the chicken from the marinade and clean off excess garlic and onion bits.

Preheat the Weber kettle grill with Cowboy charcoal until hot.

Sear the chicken on the grill for a few minutes on each side to get a nice color.

After searing, move the chicken to the side of the grill for indirect cooking.

Monitor the internal temperature of the chicken, aiming for 185°F.

After about 27 minutes, check the chicken for doneness and ensure it reaches the target temperature.

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