Grilled POLLO ASADO (ASADO CHICKEN) JUICY Pollo Asado / Mexican Grilled Chicken Recipe - Video

Pollo Asado (Any Cut Of Chicken)
INGRDIENTS:
* 4-5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs (I remove the skin)
* 1/3 cup olive oil
* 1/2 cup orange juice
* ¼ cup lime juice
* 6 cloves garlic, minced
* 2 ounces achiote paste
* 1 TBS EACH ground coriander, ground cumin, kosher salt
* 2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dried oregano
* 1 tsp EACH pepper, chipotle chile pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:
MARINATE CHICKEN
* Whisk all of the Marinade ingredients together in a large bowl or freezer size plastic bag. Add chicken and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 24 hours. Let chicken sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before cooking. (If using chicken breasts, only marinate up to 12 hours or else it can become mushy.)
HOW TO COOK CHICKEN ON THE GRILL
* Note: These instructions are for bone-in chicken thighs – see below for different cuts of chicken. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 425-450°F, clean and grease grates with vegetable oil. Grill chicken skin side down first (if leaving on). Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and an internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
HOW LONG TO GRILL CUTS OF POLLO ASADO

Every cut of Pollo Asado is delicious thanks to the flavor injecting marinade. With each cut of chicken, take care to not overcook but grill to the specified temperature, light meat to 165 degrees F and dark meat to 175-180 degrees F.

BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTS
* Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness before marinating.
* Preheat grill to 400-425°F, clean and grease grates.
* Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through (an inserted thermometer should reach 165 degrees F).

BONELESS SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS
* Preheat grill to 400-450°F, clean and grease grates.
* Grill chicken undisturbed for 5-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through (an inserted thermometer should reach 175 degrees F).

BONE-IN CHICKEN THIGHS
* Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 425-450°F, clean and grease grates.
* Grill chicken skin side down first (if leaving on).  Grill for 5-7 minutes per side with the lid CLOSED, or until chicken is cooked through and an internal temperature reaches 175 degrees F.