
Pollo Asado Tacos
Achiote and citrus grilled chicken thighs, charred and juicy.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp achiote paste
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Corn tortillas, onion, cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Blend the achiote, juices, garlic, oregano and cumin into a marinade.
- 2
Marinate the chicken 2 to 6 hours.
- 3
Grill over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- 4
Rest 5 minutes and chop.
- 5
Serve on warm tortillas with onion and cilantro.
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