Easy Pollo Asado is made with juicy, tender chicken thighs that are marinated in a citrus, herb marinade then grilled or baked. A great family meal any night of the week.
Place the chicken in a large zip top bag and set aside.
Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of a food processor or blender and puree until almost smooth.
Pour the marinade over the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 4-24 hours.
Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature for 30 minutes. (If using chicken breasts, only marinate for up to 8 hours or the marinade will break down the protein in the chicken causing it to become unpalatable.)
Heat the grill to 425-450˚F.
Grill the chicken, skin side down, for 5-7 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue grilling for an additional 7-10 minutes or until an internal temperature reaches 165˚F on an instant read thermometer.
Transfer the chicken to a platter and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
Notes
Pollo Asado can be baked in the oven on a baking sheet lined with foil at 400˚F for 25-30 minutes or until the temperature reaches 165˚F.