Pollo a la Plancha

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Pollo a la Plancha (Cuban Grilled Chicken) is a flavorful grilled chicken dish, bursting with zesty citrus and savory spices. It's quick, easy to prepare and perfect any day of the week.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Marinating Time30

Total Time55

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Cuban

Servings:

Calories: 469kcal

Author: Catherine Arena

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
⅓ cup oil
1 teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoon garlic puree
1½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 large onion sliced
1 lime quartered

Instructions

Add the orange, lemon, lime juice, oil and all the spices to a mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside until ready to use.
If the chicken breasts are too thick, slice them down the middle before pounding them with a mallet.
Place the chicken in between plastic wrap and using a mallet, rolling pin, or heavy skillet, pound the breasts to ¼ inch thickness.
Add the chicken breasts to a shallow dish and top with the citrus marinade. Marinade for 30 minutes or overnight.
Grease a grill, grill pan with oil and heat thoroughly. Add the chicken and cook for 4 minutes.
Note: Make sure the grill is hot enough before adding the chicken.
Flip the chicken over and cook for an additional few minutes. Add the onions and cook until translucent. The chicken is done. Sprinkle the breasts with freshly squeezed lime juice and serve with the lime wedges.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

Pound the Chicken: For even cooking, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This ensures they cook uniformly and stay juicy.

Preheat the Griddle: Make sure your grill or grill pan is preheated and hot enough before adding the chicken. This helps achieve a perfect sear and locks in the juices.

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