# Authentic Cuban Pollo a la Plancha

An easy and authentic Cuban Pollo a la Plancha recipe that can be made in less than 30 minutes.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 chicken breasts
- 5 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime juice
- 1 sour orange juice
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 yellow onions

## Instructions

1. Halve and pound the chicken breasts until they have an even thickness.
2. Squeeze lime juice over the chicken breasts.
3. Squeeze sour orange juice (naranja agria) over the chicken breasts.
4. Grate fresh garlic over the chicken breasts.
5. Season with oregano.
6. Season with cumin.
7. Season with smoked paprika.
8. Season with salt.
9. Season with black pepper.
10. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts.
11. Mix the marinade well, ensuring all chicken pieces are coated.
12. Add olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat.
13. Place the marinated chicken breasts in the hot pan.
14. Cook the chicken with a metal press or heavy object over top for even browning.
15. Flip the chicken breasts and continue cooking until they reach an internal temperature of 155°F.
16. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest to reach 165°F internal temperature through carryover cooking.
17. Sauté sliced yellow onions in the same pan, mopping up all the leftover flavors.
18. Serve the chicken over rice, topped with sautéed onions, with a side of black beans and fried plantains.
19. Garnish with fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro.

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- plastic bag
- meat mallet
- citrus juicer
- grater
- baking dish
- pan
- tongs
- meat thermometer
- metal press

## Tips

- Thinly pound or butterfly chicken breast to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Use a mojo-style marinade to prevent bland chicken.
- Cook chicken with a weight over top to ensure maximum contact with the surface of the pan, ensuring even browning.
- Remove chicken from the pan before it reaches 165°F and let carryover cooking do the rest for juicy chicken.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DhCuqJ/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/f289c5f6-4735-487b-9610-a7152f854a72
- Extracted: 2025-11-01

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