Step 1: Marinate the chicken
Marinated pollo asado
- chicken breasts900 g~2 lb
- saltto taste
- garlic2 cloves
- red onions1/4
- orange juice1/2 orange
- lime juice1/2 lime
- habanero peppers, or jalapeño1
- achiote pastea spoonful
To a blender or food processor add the garlic, red onion, orange juice, lime juice, habanero, and achiote paste. Blend until smooth
- Important: set aside about 1/4 of the mixture for later.
Butterfly, pound, or slice your chicken breasts in half to thin them out. Lay your chicken pieces on a sheet tray (or in a bowl) and sprinkle with salt so that each piece gets seasoned, then pour over the marinade mixture and mix until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
for at least 30 mins and up to overnight.