Who doesn’t love a good pollo asado? Well, if you haven’t tried it before then maybe this pollo asado with cilantro sauce is waiting for you to make it. Making a whole chicken is cost effective, fun, and delicious, especially when it alongside it’s sidekick sauce remind you a whole lot of the cilantro sauce from Pollo Tropical. This chicken is full of flavor and the sauce elevates it to a whole other level. Enjoy!
Pollo Asado with Cilantro Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, spatchcocked
- 2 oranges, juiced
- 2 limes, juiced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 10 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp. dried oregano
- 1½ tsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for seasoning Black pepper, to taste
Prepare
- Add the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, and 2 teaspoons salt to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add the chicken and mixture to a large bowl and mix with your hands until thoroughly combined. Marinate for one hour up to overnight.
- When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425°F. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess mojo. Place skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both the inside and outside of the chicken.
- Roast for about 50 minutes or until golden brown, with some char. Let rest before carving.
- In the meantime, make the cilantro sauce, see recipe below.
- When done, serve the chicken with the cilantro sauce and enjoy!
Cilantro Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice from 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Prepare
- Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Use for the pollo asado and store in your refrigerator for up to one week.
