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CHIPOTLE POLLO ASADO RECIPE (COPYCAT)

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Chiptole Pollo Asado is one of the juiciest, mouthwatering, and moist grilled chicken dishes you will ever try. Tender chicken marinated in a chipotle-based marinade with lime and orange juice! Not only is the chicken perfectly seasoned and tasty, but it is also incredibly simple to prepare!

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WHAT IS POLLO ASADO? Pollo Asada is a new limited time protein option recipe from Mexican cuisine. It consists of seasoned and marinated chipotle chicken. The marinade is bursting with flavor thanks to chipotle peppers in adobo, garlic, onion, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, cilantro, lime juice, and orange juice.

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WHAT IS POLLO ASADO? The secret weapon in this recipe is the chipotle peppers, which give the marinade its distinct deep red-orange color as well as a rich smoky flavor with a spicy kick! Pollo Asado typically has a red hue and a flavor that is earthy, sweet, and spicy.

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CHIPOTLE POLLO ASADO INGREDIENTS: – Chicken: You will need boneless skinless chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise, You can also use boneless chicken thighs.

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CHIPOTLE POLLO ASADO INGREDIENTS: – Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce: This is the secret ingredient in this recipe. If you want to instantly boost the flavor of a marinade, add some chipotle peppers in adobo. They have a rich smoky flavor with a hint of heat! They also give the marinade a lovely red-orange color.

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CHIPOTLE POLLO ASADO INGREDIENTS: – Onion: Simply cut the onion into quarters and pop it into a food processor or blender with the rest of the ingredients. – Cilantro: This adds freshness to the marinade, but you can leave it out if you don't like cilantro.

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CHIPOTLE POLLO ASADO INGREDIENTS: – Fresh lime juice and fresh orange juice: The combination of orange and lime juice gives the marinade a distinct citrus flavor that complements the smoky chipotle peppers in adobo perfectly. I recommend using freshly squeezed lime juice.

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CHIPOTLE POLLO ASADO INGREDIENTS: – Seasonings: You will need ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and salt. squeezed lime juice.

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INSTRUCTIONS: First, add all of the marinade ingredients into a blender cup. Blend until everything is smooth, like a sauce. Next, add the chicken to a ziplock bag or an airtight container. Pour the marinade mixture over the chicken. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Then, place the chicken in the fridge and let it marinate overnight. After that, cook the chicken on a preheated grill pan on medium-high heat for 15–20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Rest the chicken for 10 minutes before cutting.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Finally, serve the chicken and garnish with some fresh cilantro if you like.