Name: Cuban-Style Pollo a la Plancha (Marinated and Griddled Chicken) Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 medium cloves garlic; 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 1 orange); 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional); Kosher salt; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 10 ounces; 285g each) or 8 chicken cutlets; 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil such as canola or vegetable, plus more as needed; 1 large white or yellow onion (about 3/4 pound; 340g); sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick rings; Cooked long-grain rice and black beans , for serving; Picked cilantro leaves, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

55m

This Cuban-Style Pollo a la Plancha recipe features marinated and griddled chicken with a blend of garlic, orange and lime juice, cumin, oregano, and allspice if desired. Serve over rice and beans with sliced onions, cilantro, and lime wedges for a delicious and flavorful meal.

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Servings: 4

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6 medium cloves garlic

1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 1 orange)

1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes)

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)

Kosher salt

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 10 ounces; 285g each) or 8 chicken cutlets

1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil such as canola or vegetable, plus more as needed

1 large white or yellow onion (about 3/4 pound; 340g); sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick rings

Cooked long-grain rice and black beans , for serving

Picked cilantro leaves, for serving

Lime wedges, for serving

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

471kcal

23%
Fat

11g

0%
Saturated Fat

2g

0%
Carbohydrates

19g

0%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

4g

0%
Protein

71g

3%
Cholesterol

165mg

8%
Sodium

675mg

33%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Cuban-Style Pollo a la Plancha (Marinated and Griddled Chicken) Recipe

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