Artificial Flavors Free Pollo Asado
Smoky, citrus-soaked, and deeply charred at the edges, this grilled chicken is the kind of dish that makes everyone hover near the grill asking when it'll be ready. The marinade is built entirely from scratch — fresh orange juice, lime juice, garlic, and a lineup of whole ground spices — so there's zero guesswork about what's actually going into your food. No seasoning packets, no bottled marinades with mystery additives, just real ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. The turmeric and smoked paprika give the chicken that gorgeous golden-orange color, while the cumin and oregano add earthy depth that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. You can go full grill for maximum char, or finish things off in a hot oven if the weather isn't cooperating — either way, the result is juicy, flavorful chicken with crispy, caramelized skin. A squeeze of fresh lime and a handful of cilantro at the end brighten everything up and make it feel like a proper restaurant plate. This is the kind of clean, from-scratch cooking that proves you don't need anything artificial to get seriously bold flavor.
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4 servings
For the chicken
- 3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
For the marinade
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, salt, and cayenne (if using) until combined.
- 2
Place the chicken pieces in a large zip-top bag or baking dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, turning each piece to coat thoroughly. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
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