Pollo Asado Recipe

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Pollo Asado
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Directions:

  1. Cut chicken breasts into two halves.
  2. Heat oil in small saucepan over medium high heat until very hot.
  3. While oil heats, mash cumin, salt, oregano, garlic and achiote powder into a paste with a mortar and pestle. Place the paste in a heat-proof bowl.
  4. Whisk hot oil into the garlic paste. Allow to cool slightly then add lime and orange juice, stirring well to combine.
  5. Pour marinade into a large ziploc bag, add chicken breast halves. Shake or knead to spread marinade throughout chicken.
  6. Refrigerate at least four hours to overnight.
  7. Grill over medium heat, turning, until chicken reaches internal temperature of 180 degrees.
  8. Place chicken on cutting board and let rest several minutes.
  9. Serve individually, or cut into bite sized pieces for making tacos or burritos.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 344.73 Kcal (1443 kJ)
Calories from fat 211.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.48g 36%
Cholesterol 92.83mg 31%
Sodium 1101.48mg 46%
Potassium 506.25mg 11%
Total Carbs 3.79g 1%
Sugars 1.4g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 1%
Protein 31.85g 64%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 20%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 164.28 Kcal (688 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.19g 36%
Cholesterol 44.24mg 31%
Sodium 524.92mg 46%
Potassium 241.26mg 11%
Total Carbs 1.81g 1%
Sugars 0.67g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.08g 1%
Protein 15.18g 64%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 20%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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