Entree: Mexico – Pollo Asado (Grilled marinated chicken)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Additional 30 min

Total 42 min

Ingredients

- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, approx. 6 oz (170 g) each
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) orange juice
- 1 tsp (4 g) ground cumin
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) minced shallot
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and sliced
- 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise or sliced thick
- Salt as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper as needed

Instructions

1. Whisk together orange juice, ground cumin, minced shallot, 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil, salt, and pepper; marinate chicken breasts at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat until charred at the edges and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes per side.
2. Meanwhile brush zucchini with remaining olive oil and grill or sauté until tender; slice chicken and serve with grilled zucchini and sliced avocado alongside.