Lupin Free Pollo Asado

Total time3 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

4.7

(14)

Smoky, citrus-soaked, and deeply charred at the edges, this grilled and oven-finished chicken is the kind of meal that makes everyone hover near the kitchen. The marinade is built from fresh orange and lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and a warm lineup of cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, and oregano — real pantry staples that do serious flavor work overnight. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from lupin, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about flour-based fillers sneaking into your spice blends or marinades. The method gives you flexibility too: fire up the grill for those gorgeous char marks, or go entirely oven-roasted if that's what your evening calls for. Either way, the skin comes out deeply golden and crisp while the bone-in thighs and drumsticks stay juicy all the way through. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end keeps everything bright and fresh. This is the kind of weeknight centerpiece that tastes like it took far more effort than it actually did.

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Ingredients

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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