Chipotle Copycat Pollo Asado Recipe
This easy Chipotle Copycat Pollo Asado is flavorful, tender, juicy, and tastes just as good as than the original. Perfect in tacos, burritos, salad bowls, and more!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 Guajillo peppers seeds and veins removed
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1.5 to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Fresh limes for serving
- Fresh chopped cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Place peppers in a bowl and cover with hot water to soften. Soak for 15 minutes, drain the soaking liquid, and place the peppers in a blender.
- Add garlic, oregano, cumin, coriander, salt, pepper, lime juice, orange juice, and vegetable oil. Puree until smooth.
- Pour the marinade mixture into a large mixing bowl with the chicken, and mix well, making sure the chicken pieces are fully coated with the mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours to marinate.
- Let the chicken come to room temperature before grilling. Place chicken on a preheated grill and cook for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove cooked chicken from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Chop into pieces and garnish with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
*Chicken is cooked through when the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of at least 165F.