Lime & Chili Pollo Asado
Chicken thighs marinated in lime, garlic, and toasted chili, charred hard. Big flavor, barely any salt.
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- 600 g Chicken thighs
- 3 Lime
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 Guajillo chilies
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Cilantro (optional)
- 1 Onion (optional)
Method
- Toast the guajillo chilies in a dry skillet until fragrant, 30 seconds a side, then soak in hot water until soft, 10 minutes.
- Grate the garlic, zest and juice the limes, and stir with the cumin, oil, and salt in a wide bowl.
- Drain the softened chilies and mash to a paste, then stir into the marinade.
- Turn the chicken through the marinade to coat and leave to sit while the pan heats.
- Slice the onion into rings.
- Sear the chicken over high heat, turning once, until deeply charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes a side.
- Rest 3 minutes, then slice and pile onto the onion with the cilantro torn over.
About Lime & Chili Pollo Asado
Lime & Chili Pollo Asado is a Mexican lunch or dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes and serves 4.
Lime & Chili Pollo Asado: frequently asked questions
Is Lime & Chili Pollo Asado gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Lime & Chili Pollo Asado has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Lime & Chili Pollo Asado take to make?
About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 22 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Lime & Chili Pollo Asado?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cilantro, onion — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Lime & Chili Pollo Asado make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.