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3 pollo asado tacos with a side of sliced limes.

Pollo Asado Tacos (Sheet Pan)

Veronica Thompson
Pollo Asado Tacos are a delicious way to make tacos on a weeknight or weekend. Marinating and roasting the chicken in the oven creates flavorful and juice chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 376 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 juice of lemon
  • 2 limes juice of 1 lime, plus 1 lime sliced into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 garlic cloves smashed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 large yellow onion quartered
  • 12-14 small corn tortillas street style
  • toppings such as pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, shredded Mexican cheese

Instructions
 

  • First, whisk the olive oil, freshly squeezed orange, lemon, and lime juice, chili powder, ground coriander, paprika, oregano, cumin, garlic cloves, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Then, place the chicken thighs and onion in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade, tossing to combine. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Next, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the bag and shake off any excess marinade. Discard the remaining marinade. Transfer the chicken to a parchment-lined baking sheet with yellow onion and bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the chicken has cooked thoroughly.
  • Then, chop the chicken on a cutting board into bite-sized pieces and toss with the onion and pan juices. Serve the chicken and onions in warmed tortillas and top with your favorite toppings such as pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese, or cilantro. Serve with lime wedges for an extra pop of flavor.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze the cooked chicken for up to 4 months.

Nutrition Information

1 serving = 2 tacos: 376 calories, 16 grams of fat, 3.9 grams of saturated fat, 201 mg cholesterol, 17 grams of carbohydrates, 3.6 grams of fiber, 39.6 grams of protein

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal
Keyword pollo asado marinade, Pollo Asado Recipe, pollo asado tacos
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