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    Posted In: Cuban Recipes, Delish, Main Entrees
    December 4, 2013 — Updated January 29, 2020 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Cuban Roast Chicken

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    Pollo Asado is a succulent and juicy roasted chicken marinated with a sour orange mix and a bunch of spices!

    Cuban Roast Chicken or Pollo Asado is a staple in most Latin cuisines.

     

    My grandmother makes pollo asado all the time. She always invites me over when she does because she knows it’s my favorite. I love pollo asado especially with some black beans. Although, grandma makes it a bit different. She uses adobo and sazon completo instead of individual spices. Also, she uses a store bought sour orange marinade that she swears by.

    I wanted to make it using fresh oranges because some of you might not be able to find a sour orange marinade in their local supermarket. Plus fresh is always good.

    I made this in the oven but of course, you may grill this on the barbecue. Make this and serve it with some rice and beans or just the chicken and a salad would be amazing.

     

    Try this Cuban Roast Chicken of Pollo Asado recipe from CookedbyJulie.com

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    Pollo Asado

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Cuban
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 539kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This staple in most families cooks up a large portion so that everyone can have seconds. Using a whole chicken and the spice blend, this can be served as a large weekend dinner. The sour orange mixture is a great way to glaze and flavor the meat.

    Ingredients

    • 1 whole chicken
    • 1 tsp granulated garlic
    • 1 tsp granulated onion
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • 1/2 tsp chili powder
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Naranja Agria (Sour Orange Mixture)

    • 2 oranges
    • 1 lemon
    • 2 limes
    • 2 garlic cloves

    Salsa Criolla

    • 1 small onion
    • 1 green bell pepper
    • 1 red bell pepper
    • 2 cups tomato sauce
    • 2 cups water
    • 1/2 cup dry white wine
    • 1 tsp granulated garlic
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • 1/2 tsp cumin
    • 2 bay leaves
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, granulated onion, oregano, and chili powder.
    • In a small bowl, combine the juice of the oranges, lemon, and limes, and stir in the minced garlic.
    • Pour the orange mixture all over the chicken, cover, and place in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.
    • After marinating, let the chicken come up to room temperature.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • While the chicken comes to room temperature, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
    • Add the onions, green, and red bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes.
    • Add the tomato sauce, water, granulated garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and dry white wine.
    • Let the sauce come to a rapid boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 30 minutes.
    • Place the chicken in a baking dish, pour the sauce over the chicken, cover, and place it in the oven for 45 minutes.
    • Uncover the chicken and place it back in the oven for an additional 45 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the juices run clear.
    • Spoon out the grease from the sauce and pass the sauce through a sieve.
    • Serve the chicken on a platter and spoon over the sauce.
    • Garnish with cilantro if desired and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g | Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 1109mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2105IU | Vitamin C: 132.9mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4.1mg
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