Grilled Pollo a la Brasa

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Plan ahead, this chicken marinates for 8 to 24 hours. I add the lime juice 30 minutes before grilling. To make this even quicker, grab the Bajan seasoning by Savory Spice Shop® and just use 1 tablespoon in place of the seasoning below.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 ½ teaspoons sweet paprika

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon thyme

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon granulated onion

  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon dry mustard powder

  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, butterflied

  • ½ lime, juiced

Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, grapeseed oil, cumin, paprika, garlic, thyme, pepper, oregano, granulated onion, coriander, turmeric, mustard powder, and cinnamon in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Add lime juice to the marinade mixture while the grill is heating up.

  4. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, turning once, 7 to 8 minutes total.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
7g Fat
4g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 735mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 282mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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