Chipotle Pollo Asado Menu

If you enjoy Mexican food, you may be familiar with Chipotle Pollo Asado’s mouthwatering tastes.

Chicken that has been marinated and grilled for this flavorful dish is spiced with smoky chipotle chiles.

We’ll examine the background, components, preparation, serving ideas, and even some well-liked variants of Chipotle Pollo Asado in this post.

So let’s start the grill and explore the universe of this delectable food!

What is Chipotle Pollo Asado?

A typical Mexican dish called Chipotle Pollo Asado translates to “grilled chicken with chipotle.” Usually, the chicken is marinated in a tasty mixture of chipotle chiles, garlic, lime juice, and numerous spices.

After being perfectly grilled, the marinated chicken develops juicy, tender meat with a delicious smokey taste.

Chipotle Pollo Asado Ingredients

Ingredients required to make Chipotle Pollo Asado include:

• Chicken pieces (such as boneless thighs or drumsticks)
• Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• Garlic cloves
• Fresh lime juice
• Olive oil
• Ground cumin
• Dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper

These components combine to provide a flavorful medley that takes the chicken to new heights.

Chipotle Pollo Asado Recipe

There are only a few easy steps involved in making Chipotle Pollo Asado:

• The chipotle peppers, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper should all be combined in a blender or food processor.
• Blend the marinade until it is well-combined.
• Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces after placing them in a shallow dish.
• Make sure the marinade is applied uniformly to the chicken.
• For at least an hour and better overnight, cover the dish and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator.
• Heat your grill to a moderately hot setting.
• Take the chicken out of the marinade and let any extra liquid drip out.
• The chicken should be cooked on the grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
• After it has finished cooking, take the chicken off the grill and give it some time to rest.
• Enjoy serving the Chipotle Pollo Asado hot!

Tips for the Best Pollo Asado

Chicken –  the pollo asado marinade keeps the chicken moist but to ensure the most tender and moist chicken use boneless skinless chicken thighs.

Thighs are fattier than chicken breast so they stay moist while cooking. If you plan on having leftovers or meal prepping the chicken I recommend using chicken thighs to avoid the meat drying out when reheating.

Marinade – the marinade is so flavorful that you can get away with a short marinating time but I would recommend at least letting the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.

If you have the time, plan ahead and let the chicken marinate overnight. The chicken will be more flavorful and will stay moist thanks to the lime and orange juice.

Cooking Method – to get the best flavour grilling the chicken is ideal. The marinade chars up perfectly and gets a nice smoky flavour. However, for a year-round recipe, the chicken is delicious pan-fried or air fried.

Prep Time –  save time on prep by marinating the chicken 1 day in advance and leaving it to marinate in the fridge overnight. You can also prep a double batch and freeze one batch of marinated chicken for future use!

Serving Suggestions

There are several ways to enjoy Chipotle Pollo Asado. Here are some ideas for serving:

• Chipotle Pollo Asado Tacos: Place grilled chicken inside warm corn tortillas and top with salsa, avocado, and cilantro.
• Chipotle Pollo Asado Burritos: Combine grilled chicken, rice, beans, cheese, and your preferred toppings in a sizable flour tortilla.
• Chipotle Pollo Asado Bowl: Place the grilled chicken over a bed of rice or quinoa and top with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and grilled vegetables.
• Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad: Sliced grilled chicken is placed over a bed of mixed greens, tomatoes, avocado, and a tangy vinaigrette in the Chipotle Pollo Asado Salad.

Chipotle Pollo Asado is a fantastic ingredient for a variety of culinary creations because of its adaptability.

 

NUTRITION

 

Calories	322 kcal
Carbohydrates	10 g
Protein	44 g
Fat	11 g
Saturated Fat	3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	2 g
Monoun Saturated Fat	4 g
Trans Fat	0.04 g
Cholesterol	215 mg
Sodium	1010 mg
Potassium	640 mg
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	3 g
Vitamin A	2006 IU
Vitamin C	10 mg
Calcium	50 mg
Iron	3 mg

Storage

Freezing: Freeze uncooked marinated pollo asado in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag for up to 6 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and then continue with your preferred cooking method (grilled, pan-fried or air fried).

Freeze cooked pollo asado in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag for up to 6 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat for 2 minutes in the microwave or in a frying pan with a tablespoon of oil for 2 minutes on each side.

How To Store And Reheat

1. If reheating in the microwave, add an ice cube or about one tablespoon of water to the chicken in a microwave-safe plate or bowl. This will help to keep the chicken moist while it heats. (Something my Grandad did, this trick works wonders for reheating rice too)
2. Reheat in the oven by baking in a covered dish (also adding an ice cube or two or water) at 350 for 10-15 minutes!
3. Pollo asado marinade can last as is for 5-7 days in the fridge. If you want to prepare the marinade ahead of time and freeze it, you can certainly do that too.
4. If freezing the marinade, store it in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. With chicken, the marinated pollo asado will last up to three months.

Chipotle Pollo Asado – Video

Chipotle Contact Information

Chipotle’s head office address: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., 1401 Wynkoop St Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80202, United States

Chipotle’s head office contact number: +1-303-595-4000

Chipotle Mexican Grill Headquarters Fax Number: +1-302-674-5266

Chipotle’s customer service number: +1-303-595-4000

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FAQs

How spicy is Chipotle Pollo Asado?

The number of Chipotle peppers used might affect how spicy Chipotle Pollo Asado is. Reduce the number of peppers or remove the seeds before blending if you like a milder flavour.

What cut of meat is pollo asado?