Pollo Asado Dominicano - Cilantro Lime Marinade, Avocado Salsa, 39g Protein
Servings: 4
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Dominican grilled chicken with cilantro-lime-garlic marinade and fresh avocado salsa. 39g protein, ready in 30 minutes. The dinner that tastes like Sunday without the Sunday prep.
Ingredients
The chicken:
- 1.5 lbs chicken breasts 4 medium, pounded to even thickness
The Dominican marinade:
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of 1 large lime
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Dominican oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 small ají tití seeds removed (optional but recommended)
The avocado salsa:
- 2 ripe avocados diced
- 2 small tomatoes or 1 large diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed (optional)
Instructions
Prep the chicken.
- Place the breasts between two sheets of parchment and pound with a rolling pin or the palm of your hand to an even ½-inch thickness. This ensures even cooking - no dry edges while the center is still raw.
Marinate.
- In a large bowl, mix all marinade ingredients. Add the chicken and toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, up to 12 hours. Do not exceed 12 hours - the lime acid will start breaking down the texture.
Make the avocado salsa.
- While the chicken marinates, combine all salsa ingredients in a medium bowl. The avocado should be ripe but firm enough to hold its shape. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Cook the chicken.
- Heat a cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high for at least 2 minutes - it needs to be very hot. Add the chicken and cook 5-6 minutes per side without moving it until it releases naturally. If you move it before it releases, it sticks and loses the sear. The chicken is done when a thermometer reads 165°F or the juices run clear.
Rest and serve.
- Let rest 3-5 minutes before slicing. This redistributes the juices and makes a significant difference in texture. Serve with avocado salsa on top or alongside.
Nutrition
Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 1251mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 769IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
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