Dominican Pollo al Carbón with Fresh Wasakaka
Servings: 6
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Traditional grilled chicken marinated in sour orange and garlic, served with a bright, garlicky herb sauce.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 3 lbs skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 head of garlic mashed in a pilon
- 2 tablespoon Dominican oregano
- ¼ cup sour orange juice
- 1 squeeze of green lemon
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Ingredients for the Wasakaka Sauce:
- ½ cup avocado oil
- ½ cup lime juice
- 1 squeeze of green lemon
- 6 cloves of garlic mashed
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Sazón: Mash the garlic, salt, and oregano in a pilon until it forms a paste.
- Make the Wasakaka: In a bowl, whisk together the avocado oil, lime juice, additional green lemon, mashed garlic, and chopped herbs. Let the flavors sit while you grill.
- Marinate: Rub the paste over the chicken. Add the sour orange juice, green lemon, and avocado oil. Add 2 tablespoons of the wasakaka sauce.Marinate for at least 4 hours.
- Grill: Cook the chicken over medium-high heat (grill or cast-iron pan) for 6-8 minutes per side until the internal temperature hits 165°F.
- Finish: Drizzle the fresh Wasakaka sauce over the chicken immediately after it comes off the heat.
Notes
Serve with a side of Dominican salad and avocados.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
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