Chicken Asada

There was an insanely authentic and delicious Mexican food dive in the general vicinity of my college campus.

Slow Cooker Citrus Chicken (Pollo Asado) // bright citrus flavors + tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken

Good marinade for beef or chicken. After marinating, use the sauce to cook meat in or to baste grilled meat.

This is my family's recipe for grilled chicken, mexican-style. It is very similar to what you would get at El Pollo Loco fast food restaurants - although we were eating this way before they ever existed! Achiote powder should be available in most grocery stores' mexican spice section, but is easily found at mexican grocers or online. It imparts a subtle flavor that is definitely hispanic, and it also gives the chicken it's wonderful golden color. Prep time does not include marinating time…

Just like my favorite chicken adobo, I always enjoy eating Sweet Chicken Asado for either lunch or dinner -- I don’t even mind having the leftovers the next day for breakfast. This Sweet Chicken Asado was inspired by the pork asado recipe that I published back then when I was starting this food blog.

When my kids were young, there was a chain of restaurants called El Pollo Asado, in our area. I don’t know what happened to them or exactly when they went away. But we really loved their chicken. P…

chicken asado recipe

Chicken Asado (also called Asadong Manok) is a piquant Filipino chicken stew cooked in a tomato based sauce with potatoes.

Filipino chicken asado is a dish that is both sweet and salty, using soy sauce, brown sugar and other spices. This version was slowly cooked to get that tender melt-in-your mouth goodness.

We love having Carne Asada (beef) but we wanted something healthier.

These grilled zucchini ribbons are a fantastic side or vegan option at any bbq. They are brilliant served hot but also make a great cold addition to salads.