POLLO ASADO (BAKED)

"Moms at home" is always a complex world. Multi tasking is our prime game. Thanks to technology life is a little less chaotic and multi tasking is a breeze. One of my favourites is baking meat. A simple dash of salt and pepper here and there, can be a mouth watering plate for the busy household. Taking one step further of marinating can create a gourmetlicious meal.

This is one of my favourites. A mixture of herbs and spices sitting on our cupboard, a chicken griller and a piece of zipper bag. Here's how--

POLLO ASADOS (Baked)

1 chicken griller, sliced into quarter

2 head garlic, minced

¼ c olive oil

1 ½ tsp salt

½ tsp onion powder 

½ tsp black pepper

2 tsp oregano

2 tsp cumin

¼ c fresh orange juice

¼ c kalamansi juice

1 tbsp smoked paprika 

1 Large Zipper bag

Wash the chicken and place inside the zipper bag.

In a bowl, add all the ingredients and stir to combine. Pour the marinade into the chicken and  close the zipper bag.  Shake the bag to coat the chicken with marinade. Place the bag in the fridge and marinate overnight.

If you want to baste your chicken with marinade: 

When ready to bake, remove chicken from the bag and place it on a baking rack. Then simmer the marinade to reduce and become pasty. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tsp atsuete powder. Baste the chicken before baking and 30 minutes before its done.

 

Pre-heat oven at 175 degrees C.

Baked at 175° for 1 hr and a half. When done, remove chicken from oven cover with foil and rest about 10 minutes before serving, or you can just serve it right away.

Enjoy with your aglio olio pasta, steam or flavoured rice and some greens on the side.

Without the Marinade Paste

With the Marinade Paste