Rice Free Pollo Asado
Smoky, citrus-drenched, and deeply charred at the edges, this grilled chicken is the kind of dish that makes everyone hover near the grill. Bone-in thighs and drumsticks soak in a bold marinade of fresh orange and lime juice, garlic, cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika — building layers of flavor that no bottled sauce can touch. The beauty here is that every single ingredient is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to swap anything out or second-guess a label. Whether you fire up the grill or go straight to a hot oven, the skin comes out gloriously caramelized while the meat stays juicy all the way to the bone. A squeeze of fresh lime and a handful of cilantro at the end brighten the whole plate without adding a thing you'd need to worry about. It's a complete, satisfying centerpiece that proves skipping rice on the side is no sacrifice at all when the main event is this good.
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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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