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Pollo Asado Recipe

Name: Native Tongues Taqueria - Victoria Parks Pollo Asado Recipe
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 pieces Chicken thighs; 1 cup Dijon mustard; 2 tbs Olive oil; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tbs Lime juice; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 2 pieces Avocado; 1 large Tomato; 1 small Red onion, chopped; 1 cup Cilantro, chopped; 2 tbs Lime juice; to taste Salt; 6 pieces Tomatillos, husked and rinsed; 1 pieces Jalapeño pepper; 2 cloves Garlic, whole; 1 small Onion, quartered; 1 tbs Cilantro, chopped; 2 tbs Lime juice; to taste Salt

Inspired by Native Tongues Taqueria - Victoria Park

Time2h

Serves4

mustard marinated chicken thigh, guacasalsa, salsa taquera

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

4 pieces Chicken thighs

1 cup Dijon mustard

2 tbs olive oil

4 cloves Garlic, minced

2 tbs ReaLime juice

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

Guacasalsa

2 pieces Avocado

1 large Tomato

1 small Red onion, chopped

1 cup Cilantro, chopped

2 tbs ReaLime juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

Salsa Taquera

6 pieces Tomatillos, husked and rinsed

1 pieces Jalapeño pepper

2 cloves Garlic, whole

1 small Onion, quartered

1 tbs Cilantro, chopped

2 tbs ReaLime juice

to taste Celtic sea salt

Method

Marinating the Chicken

Prepare the Marinade

In a large mixing bowl, combine Dijon mustard, olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Marinate the Chicken

Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Making Guacasalsa

Combine Ingredients

In a mixing bowl, mash the avocados, then add chopped tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Making Salsa Taquera

Roast Ingredients

In a dry skillet over medium heat, roast tomatillos, jalapeño, garlic, and onion until they are charred and softened.

Blend Salsa

Transfer the roasted ingredients to a blender or food processor. Add chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Cooking the Chicken

Grill the Chicken

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Serving

Plate the Dish

Serve the grilled pollo asado with guacasalsa and salsa taquera on the side.