Wheat Free Pollo Asado

Total time3 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

4.7

(14)

Smoky, citrus-soaked chicken with a deep char on the skin — this is the kind of dish that makes people hover around the grill before it's even done. The marinade is built entirely from fresh orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, and a bold lineup of spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric, so there's nothing hidden or processed to worry about. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, which makes this an easy win for anyone navigating that restriction without wanting to sacrifice flavor. Bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks are the move — they stay juicy through the high heat and develop that gorgeous, slightly caramelized crust that's hard to achieve with leaner cuts. You can go full grill for maximum char, or sear and finish in the oven if the weather isn't cooperating. Either way, a 2-to-8-hour marinade does most of the heavy lifting, and the payoff is chicken that tastes like it came from a really good taqueria. Finish with a squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro, and dinner is genuinely done.

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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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