POLLO ASADO SOFT TACOS

Every summer since I can remember my Dad, Uncles and Cousins prepared and served pollo asado at our family get-togethers. Pollo is chicken in Spanish and asado is the way in which the meat is cooked which is on an open fire or grill in our case.  What really make the chicken special are the seasonings. Everyone in the family has their personal favorite carniceria (Local Mexican Butcher Market) and each store has their own recipe. I too had a favorite but almost 10 years ago my husband asked that I try seasoning my own. I did it and my recipe was born!

These are the brands of seasonings I favor.

 

Marinate as long as you are able – max overnight.

 

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Lbs Chicken (I prefer skinless boneless thighs)
• ¼ Cup Canola Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Chicken Seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• ½ Yellow Onion (sliced thin)
• 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• ½ Cup Cilantro (chopped)

PREPARATION

1. Put chicken in a large bowl or zip lock bag.
2. Pour in oil and mix around the chicken.
3. Sprinkle in chicken seasoning, garlic salt, black pepper and mix some more.
4. Mix in the onion slices, minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Let marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
5. Heat the grill until very hot.
6. Place chicken on grill and let cook on each side for 3-5 minutes or until thermometer reaches 150°.

You can eat it as is but my family likes to eat it as soft tacos – put it in warmed corn tortillas with pico de gallo and ranchero cheese.