Cuban Pollo a la Plancha
This Cuban pollo a la plancha is grilled chicken marinated in a citrus and spice mixture then grilled to perfection and topped off with caramelized onions. A cuban classic!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Grill or Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 2 large onions thinly sliced
- 1 orange juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sazon
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- oil, for grilling or frying chicken and cooking onions
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the juice of an orange, the juice of a lime, sazon, oregano, cumin, granulated garlic, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix well and pour it over the raw chicken breasts. I let it marinade for at least 20 minutes on the counter.
- Heat about 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Season with salt and pepper on one side and discard the marinade. Do not add the marinade to the skillet!
- Once the chicken is fully cooked through, remove it from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the onions to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes while stirring occasionally. Add more oil if needed and season the onions with salt.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet for a few seconds to warm it up. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overcook the chicken! If using boneless thinly sliced chicken breasts, only cook for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Although the marinade is incredibly flavorful, I recommend adding a pinch of salt to the chicken while it cooks.
Nutrition
Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 514mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 131IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg