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Chipotle Pollo Asado Recipe (Chipotle Copycat)

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Marinated Citrusy Pollo Asado Chipotle Recipe
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Oil
  • 8 Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
Pollo Asado Marinade
  • 1 Guajillo Pepper
  • 1½ tbsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander Powder
Pollo Asado Sauce
  • 3 Green Onions
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/2 Green Bell Pepper
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp White Distilled Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
Pollo Asado Topping
  • 1/8 tsp Chile Lime (Tajin)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Leaves and tender stems
  • 1 whole Lime, juiced

Equipment

  • 1 Preseasoned Cast Iron Skillet
  • 1 Blender or Food Processor
  • 1 Medium Skillet
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef Knife or Pairing Knife
  • 1 Large bowl
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Citrus Juicer

Method
 

Marinate The Chicken
  1. Boil a cup of water and set it aside.
    To prepare a guajillo pepper for use, first remove its stem and seeds.
    Soften the guajillo pepper in the hot water for 5 minutes. Then, blend it in a food processor or blender with 1/4 cup of the hot water you used to soften it.
    Add the guajillo pepper puree, cumin, and coriander powder to the chicken in a large bowl. Coat the chicken well, cover the bowl, and refrigerate it for 1-2 hours to marinate.
Prepare The Sauce (Sofrito)
  1. Clean and rinse the ingredients. Then, give the onions, bell pepper, and garlic a rough chop.
    Then, in a medium skillet, on low to medium heat, saute the onions, bell pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes (or red fresno pepper), salt, and smoked paprika until it's caramelized.
    Then, blend it in a food processor or blender with water and vinegar. Until it's finely chopped.
Sear The Chicken
  1. Use a preseasoned cast iron skillet or cast iron grill to cook the chicken. Set it on medium-high heat and coat it with avocado oil.
    Once it's hot, place the chicken on the skillet, smooth side first. Try not to move the chicken. Keep an eye on it and adjust the heat if necessary.
    Flip the chicken after 5-7 minutes to ensure it's golden brown.
    Thighs are adequately cooked at 170°.
    Remove from the heat, and let it rest for 2 minutes.
Sauce The Chicken
  1. Chop the chicken if you love bite sized chunks.
    Then add the sofrito sauce and carefully coat well.
    Top it off with fresh lemon juice and hand-chopped cilantro.
    Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 28gFat: 20gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 125mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Tips For The Best Chipotle Pollo Asado Copycat Recipe

Here’s the key to nailing this Chipotle pollo asado recipe:

The Marinade

The secret ingredient that gives it a delicious depth of flavor is the triple-seasoning blend marinade:
  • Ground cumin
  • Ground coriander
  • Guajillo pepper

The Sofrito Sauce, Fresh Lime Juice, and Cilantro.

  • Once the chicken is perfectly cooked, chop it into bite-size pieces
  • It’s coated in a delicious roasted onion, garlic, and spice sofrito blend
  • To top it all off, add fresh lime juice, chile lime, and cilantro for that extra kick of flavor

Use a Preseasoned Cast Iron Skillet and Avocado Oil.

Add avocado oil, a natural and high smoke point oil – perfect for high-temperature cooking, to the pan and ensure it’s set to medium heat before searing the fish.
You want to make sure the pan is hot to get a nice sear on the chicken.

The Sauce, Fresh Lime Juice, And Cilantro.

Once the chicken is cooked to perfection, it’s chopped up into bite-size pieces.
It’s coated in a delicious roasted onion, garlic, and spices blend.
And to top it all off, add fresh lime juice and cilantro for that extra kick of flavor.

Use A Preseasoned Cast Iron Skillet And Avocado Oil.

Add avocado oil, a natural and high smoke point oil – perfect for high-temperature cooking, to the pan and ensure it’s set to medium heat before searing the fish.
You want to make sure the pan is hot to get a nice sear on the chicken.

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