Pollo Asado with Charred Salsa
✓ USDA-verified nutrition data
410 calories
63g protein
8g carbs
22g fat
2g fiber
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup Orange juice
- 1/4 cup Lime juice
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 3 Tomatoes
Steps
- Whisk the orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and a tablespoon of salt into a marinade.
- Coat the chicken thighs and marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high. Shake excess marinade off the chicken so it chars instead of steaming.
- Grill 6 to 7 minutes per side, until the edges blacken slightly and the juices run clear.
- While the chicken grills, char the whole tomatoes in a dry skillet, turning, until the skins blister and blacken in spots.
- Mash the charred tomatoes with a fork, then stir in lime juice and salt to taste.
- Rest the chicken 5 minutes so the juices redistribute.
- Serve with the smoky salsa spooned generously over the top.