Mustard 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 dish that makes everyone hover near the kitchen. The marinade is built entirely from fresh citrus juices, olive oil, garlic, and a warm lineup of spices — cumin, turmeric, smoked paprika, and oregano — so there's nothing hidden or processed to worry about. For anyone navigating a mustard sensitivity, marinades are often a minefield, since prepared sauces and spice blends frequently sneak it in. Here, every single ingredient is spelled out and straightforwardly mustard-free, giving you full confidence from the first whisk to the final bite. The chicken gets a long soak — anywhere from two to eight hours — so the citrus and spice penetrate all the way to the bone before it ever hits the heat. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lime and a handful of cilantro, it's bright, bold, and genuinely restaurant-worthy. Whether you go full grill or take the oven route, the result is juicy, golden-skinned chicken that earns a permanent spot in the weeknight rotation.

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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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