Red Pollo Asado Marinade

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Juice the orange and lemon into a measuring cup.
  2. 2Add the salt, chicken bouillon, achiote, mustard, garlic, onion, black pepper, mexican oregano, and avocado oil to a blender.
  3. 3Pulse the blender several times to combine the marinade.
  4. 4Pour some marinade into a container, add the chicken, and pour the rest of the marinade over the top, working it into the skin.
  5. 5Grate lemon zest on top of the marinated chicken.
  6. 6Refrigerate the chicken for at least 4 hours.
  7. 7Season the chicken and place it on the grill.
  8. 8Cook the chicken until it reaches 165°F internally.
  9. 9Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp Knorr chicken bouillon
  • 3 tbsp achiote
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 4 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp mexican oregano
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1 whole chicken
  • 1 pinch lemon zest (optional)

Equipment

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Tips

  • The garlic can be either minced or chopped.
  • The creator recommends marinating for 4 to 5 hours for best results.