Pollo Asado - Chicken Tacos - Mexican Food

Pollo Asado is pretty common in my house, I make a lot of chicken tacos and burritos. So, this recipe is in rotation several times a week. Its an inexpensive meal and is very easy to make. The best part is you can do so much with it, tacos, salads, burritos, sandwiches. I mean you name it; I am sure this grilled marinated chicken you can do so much with it. Its tasty and easy to do, I hope you enjoy it!
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Pollo Asado recipe:
3lbs of boneless chicken thighs
4 California chili pods
4 Guajillo Chili pods
1/2 onion
4 garlic cloves or 2 large cloves
1 orange
1 lime
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tsp salt or to taste, but the marinade needs to be a little saltier, the meat doesn’t absorb all the sodium. So season slightly heavy.
2/3 cup white vinegar
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[@CookingwithKirby]

Thank you for watching, I truly appreciate it. Pollo Asado recipe: 3lbs of boneless chicken thighs 4 California chili pods 4 Guajillo Chili pods 1/2 onion 4 garlic cloves or 2 large cloves 1 orange 1 lime 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp cumin 2 tsp salt or to taste, but the marinade needs to be a little saltier, the meat doesn’t absorb all the sodium. So season slightly heavy. 2/3 cup white vinegar Gear I use in this video Slow n sear amzn.to/2Jaxnxe Weber Kettle grill amzn.to/2Usw81G BBQ Dragon shelves amzn.to/33PTLWh

[@alanphillips1344]

What happen to the link??

[@constantinela8852]

This is the cooking content KZbin needs.

[@josephmeek3764]

marinated these 24 hours because I was short on time and they came out AMAZING. will go for 48 hrs next time to enhance even further.

[@CookingwithKirby]

Its my go to recipe, I used to sell tacos using this recipe. Along with my carne asada marinade.

[@lonelyjuly6182]

Since Dad is almost never home I wanna surprise him :)

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thats a good surprise, you cant beat pollo asado tacos. Be sure to let it marinate over night. I let mine sit for 48 hrs before grilling it.

[@keriharguess5584]

I’ve been trying to figure out how to make chicken like this.. I moved from AZ to NY and the Mexican food here is appalling... my husband and I used to live down the street from this market back in az and they made the best smoked chicken.. I cannot wait to make this! Thank you!

[@CookingwithKirby]

I hope you and your hubby enjoy it Keri, this is my go to recipe if I have time to make it. The key to this marinade is to let it sit. I would let it sit for 48 hours before I would serve a batch in my old lunch delivery. Let me know what you think of it. Thank you.

[@t_rilla2x]

I'm from south phx, in Arizona an there is no place like home, the Mexican food there in phx arizona is so authentic, now here in Oklahoma shit is to americanized an I Hate it

[@DaMaster012]

"I moved from AZ to NY" There's your problem.

[@TheShop90sKids]

NY is not know for Mexican food. If you want Latin food it’s going to be more Caribbean/Latin food.

[@SpYucaipaSoCal]

I think I’ll freeze the leftover marinade and just bring it to a boil next time I want some more of this awesomeness. ❤

[@johnevans5651]

I made this recipe and my family loved it. For the Superbowl I am doing a twist. marinating my chicken wings in this marinade. I am using salsa veranda with avocado for the dipping sauce. Thank you for the video

[@Takusanmizu77]

I just made this today for a small party at the house and it was a huge hit. Everyone asked for the recipe. I did 3lbs and did end up adding more salt while on the grill after a taster. You were right… more salt than you think you’ll need. Thx for sharing!

[@MatteeTheRogue]

I'm from Australia and here we have this popular brand called Old El Paso and they make seasonings and stuff for tacos but maaaaan, I gave this a crack, I couldn't find the same chilis here that you used so I ended up using just regular red chilis and it came out really great. I love Mexican food... Awesome video!

[@ghernandez2263]

El paso is not Mexican nor do Mexicans consume El Paso products 😂

[@greenie2600]

Thanks for this video! I made this yesterday, and it was great. I used the juice of three sour oranges (instead of the orange and lime), and added a bit of honey to replace the sweetness from the orange. I didn't have access to a grill, so I roasted it in the oven at 425°F for about 25 minutes, then broiled the top for a few minutes until browned. The chicken did release a lot of moisture while cooking, so I drained that out of the pan halfway through the cook time. It made great tacos yesterday, and a great breakfast today.

[@wadehicks8013]

This is the best pollo asado we’ve ever had. We did use whole chicken thighs and they were awesome. Thanks Kirby.

[@CookingwithKirby]

Glad you enjoyed it Wade, this was a menu item I had planned for a restaurant I had in mind.

[@christopherwright6602]

Thank you for the reverse-seer method. I was wondering how to do that correctly.

[@ds1925]

Thanks for teaching us all your techniques bro. Respect.

[@Vic-ro2rp]

Been up and down KZbin looking for a bona fide pollo asado recipe... Kirby my search ends here, delicous stuff, good lookin' out bro! 💯👊

[@britneyserrano8908]

My chicken is marinating over night and I'm grilling it tomorrow night for dinner! Can't wait!

[@SOS-ct9mv]

lol, i will be you next week.

[@danielsaenz6382]

This video is awesome! Like the way it's just chill. Good job brother.

[@nonobrochacho240]

Had no idea Mexican food matched with radishes. Love those, you don’t often see them in any meals.

[@myvillagehasnoelders]

I bet it smells sooo good by his house. I love when i smell my neighbors grilling. For sone reason it smells better when it comes over the neighbors fence. 🤷🏾‍♀️😂😂😂

[@jrocthadino]

Looks amazing. I’d do indirect until about 175, and keep it off direct flame. But to each there own. Slow and sear for the win.

[@carlhaggard3792]

Another thing you can do is shred the cabbage add cilantro and white onion and lime juice to wilt the cabbage a little but still crunchy that turns out really good

[@leo.girardi]

Seeds do not have any heat. It's the placenta (membrane) that holds them that has the spice. I really wish people would learn this. But thank you for the recipe. It looks great. I will try it soon.

[@areyoustupid.....]

Actually its both

[@marknaglreiter9330]

Thankyou Kirby, I barbeque over wood and next batch of chicken I'm using this recipe. Thankyou again.

[@jeremyimes6734]

This is a great recipe! I love making this now. I will say that reverse sear doesn’t mean indirect cooking. It means searing in high heat AFTER you cook on lower temperature instead of BEFOREHAND.

[@nc86prod]

Subscribed. My taco truck at work used cabbage instead of lettuce and it was bomb.

[@CookingwithKirby]

Yup, that is where I learned this recipe. I did catering for a couple of years, it was awesome working the street food scene.

[@RodBaine]

Hey Kirby - thanks so much for this recipe and the cooking technique. Made these tacos tonight and man they are the best pollo asado tacos I've had. Great job!

[@mannyencinas187]

Kirby how do you make the habanero / pineapple marinade ?

[@bigromesbbq3927]

Great video bro. Love me some pollo asado. Thanks for sharing

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thanks Carnal, stay safe brotha.

[@bigromesbbq3927]

@@CookingwithKirby you to bro. Our county is on lockdown starting midnight

[@mxnfx]

Im going to get down on some Carne Asada this weekend!...Im hungry now!...LOL....

[@johnevans5651]

I made this recipe twice it is amazing.

[@marcbrown538]

This is an amazing recipe! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@erichbrinkerhoff2360]

Hey Kirby, thanks for the recipe! I made this before and it was really good but this time I added a teaspoon of annato paste and some black pepper and OMG.....it was fantastic! I have tried several of your recipes and enjoyed them all. I like the way you explain things and show exactly what you're doing. Keep up the great work and again......muchas gracias!

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thank you Erich, I appreciate that. Getting some home renovations done, once that is out the way 2023 video session is going to happen. I hope you enjoy some of the new recipes I put out there.

[@erichbrinkerhoff2360]

@@CookingwithKirby I look forward to that!

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Man that looks good kirbs! Pollo asado done right and you're spot on about different ways to do it. Gotta have all the toppings!

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thank you Pickles, I love playing around with this marinade. It comes out great no matter what you do with it. Stay safe during these crazy times brotha.

[@fatalheart7382]

This came out great. You did well.

[@deborahl7981]

Trying to duplicate Chicken Express (Vallejo CA) recipe I grew up on. That place was omg amazing. I'm trying yours!

[@ChelleSimon]

Must try recipe. Will be making this for taco Tuesday!

[@CookingwithKirby]

This is my go to recipe, I have to make it at least every 2 weeks.

[@vitocarbonara7770]

Excellent video!!! Im living in italy now and i miss the mexican-latin food.

[@fakejarias7882]

Making it today! Thanks for the recipe

[@henryklassen3362]

That chicken looks so delicious 😋

[@ccvideos3829]

You just gained another subscriber my friend!!

[@anitamendez8429]

Omg looks so delicious i never made dis but dang ur sauce u make and on da fixing da mesquite and yes i luv avacodo always thanks for sharing 🙏❤🤤🤤🤤

[@juanf4119]

Thank you, sir, for this great recipe. I was considering going vegetarian, but then I found your videos. Hey, at least I thought about it!

[@ra1der5]

Dude! Looks fantastic! Gonna give this a try. Please, PLEASE, consider creating/using a website to document your recipes. A lot of us use our phones for our cookbook. Bookmarking a website makes it much easier to categorize and quickly find your recipes.

[@jhonnyg1904]

One of the best recipes for chicken out there good stuff man 💪💪

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thank you Joven.

[@mandwkirby2116]

Brother, it looks so delicious!! Looking forward to trying this.

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thanks brotha, I hope you enjoy it. I used to sell tacos with this recipe. Its my go to recipe. Stay safe brotha, I hope your having a wonderful weekend.

[@glenpower1749]

I'm looking forward to trying this!

[@pedrt69824]

Made this today and was delicious! Thanks for posting!👍

[@itawambamingo]

Wow! O como dicen en Mexico, Guau!

[@CookingwithKirby]

Guau, Guau! Gracias Amigo

[@rudymsmith]

awesome recipe.... tip.... plastic is not the best container to marinate in as it does break down some... go with glass. thanks for a great meal!

[@creativecompulsion7681]

This looks like an awesome recipe

[@Samuel-ve3wx]

i really need to get to know my grill better, its a whole other world for me. i made a version of this but chicken ended up to tough, but i was using chicken breast tenderloins

[@journeywiththerocks]

Nice! I'm making this!

[@sasksunseekers5699]

Kirby I accidentally tripped on this video of yours, we tried the recipe and thought it was fantastic, we don't have a charcoal BBQ, so to get the Mesquite and Apple-wood smoke flavors we added 1 tsp of Mesquite and Apple wood liquid smoke, my wife cooked it in the air-fryer, 6 minutes a side at 375 - 400, the fajitas were absolutely delicious, just wanted to say thanks for taking the time shooting the video and posting up the recipe, we are fans, thanks again from Canada!!!

[@BBQPITDOG]

Damn delicious tacos right there Chef! Good to see ya on the grill too! Take care bud!!

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thank you Rob, you guys stay safe down there. These are some crazy times.

[@KattieMetChris]

Thanks so much for this! This is the best tasting Pollo Asado we ever had. Love it! Like and subscribed 👍

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thank you, its one of my go to recipes.

[@varsitycamplife]

This looks great! You can keep your radishes though!

[@beerbrewer7372]

Looks delicious! I am going to make this soon.

[@shortafewbolts]

I surrender!!! I'm so hungry.

[@thehhwedding888]

Finally a recipe that doesn’t use pre-made seasonings that nobody has lying around 🤷‍♀️.

[@daddydutchbbq]

Kirby those tacos look awesome ! 48 hours marinade ? You know that yardbird absorbed all those flavors ! A job well done right there !

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thanks Kent, I hope you and your family stay safe brotha. These are some crazy times.

[@anfonieb7434]

Turn out excellent!

[@CookingwithKirby]

Glad to hear brotha, thank you for the feedback

[@JbrosCooking]

Looks delicious!

[@horacecomegna335]

Damn that looks great! 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@progers5019]

Looks great Kirby. Love the way you did the chicken

[@CookingwithKirby]

Brotha Phil, thank you. I hope your having a wonderful weekend my friend. I hope you and Jif stay safe during these crazy times.

[@westexascaser4324]

"Get your fat pants on" lmao ..badass bro..just subbed

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thanks brotha, this is my go to recipe. The tacos are fantastic.

[@timothyumunna4605]

Thank you man. This looks amazing

[@marvincapulong8212]

Trying this today! What beat was playing I wanna spit a flow to it?🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@moneycfresnoca2534]

Oh Yea Subscribed lol 😂Trying This 2night🔥

[@aliciamendoza5833]

You really hooking it up @ Kirby 👌I'm sure this marinade has great spice & flavor YUMMY! I like that you can just let it hang out overnight. Tfs. Kirby GOD BLESS YOU & the FAMILIA ❤Stay blessed & safe 🙇🏻‍♀️💖

[@CookingwithKirby]

Its my go to recipe Alicia, I used to sell tacos using this recipe. I sold out every night. Prayers to you and your families safety. Be careful my friend, these are some weird times right now.

[@aliciamendoza5833]

@@CookingwithKirby Thank you very much Kirby. You & your Family too stay safe & GOD BLESS Y'ALL 💖🙇🏻‍♀️

[@robm6755]

This looks amazing, thanks you, new subscribers 😀

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thank you!

[@thisisme7972]

Looks delicious, u should deffo start ur own restaurant😍

[@llaylal5126]

I bet your neighbors love you

[@MrReseda12]

This recipe looks fire!!! Gonna give it a try doggy!

[@CookingwithKirby]

I hope you enjoy it Andrew, its my go to recipe.

[@domcrotty5784]

Nice job! You have a great palette!

[@CookingwithStephennJacklyn]

Hey Kirby!......those are some mouthwatering Tacos right there. I have to give that marinade a try it may not be the exact I may have to substitute a couple ingredients thanks for sharing my brother stay safe.

[@CookingwithKirby]

This is my go to recipe, but that spicy habanero and pineapple one is just as good. Thanks brotha!

[@andrewtaylor9765]

Looked really good

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thank you 😋

[@joc9128]

Can you do a dry rub Mexican chicken video

[@CookingwithKirby]

Sure, I have my all purpose Mexican seasoning video coming soon. I use that and the juice of lemon or orange to marinate it. Thank you Jo C, i hope you enjoy the recipe.

[@davidcisneros4400]

Buenas. Great video! When you hear up your tortilla do you use oil? I've seen some people use that. Off work today and I'm gonna try this recipe. Muchas Gracias and aprovecho! 👍

[@Thepancho787]

That last apple chunk looks like it's giving you the middle finger

[@audreywilkins5677]

Love it. Gonna have to try it. Hope you are all well! 🥰

[@CookingwithKirby]

We have been great Audrey, you guys be safe out there. Prayers out to you and your family.

[@RoyMustang81]

Straight fire

[@davidvega462]

Dawg you killed it.

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thanks bro

[@math4U1234]

Damn dude! Fantastic.

[@LassesFoodAndBarbecue]

Looks so good Kirby, will have to make this as soon as i get my grills ou t:)

[@CookingwithKirby]

How has everything been Lasse. I miss your videos buddy. I hope all is well, and be safe my brotha. Thank you.

[@idontwantahandle._.]

seed spicy is an urban legend..

[@bzcooks4220]

I see you Kirby! That looks delicious!

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thank you Mad Dog.

[@xxy555]

delicious

[@BigLou956]

Damn, that carnita asada looks delicious brother... Nice color from the marinade 👍👍

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thanks brotha, its my go to recipe for pollo asado. Sorry for the late reply, started a new job. Still adjusting to the schedule. Hope all is well, and be safe out there.

[@ShopperPlug]

3:55 - Marinating chicken over 12 hours, even for a whole chicken is not helping but damaging the meat, this is only true when using acids like vinegar or lime/lemon juice. The acids breakdowns the protein and actually cooks the meat in its raw state.

[@CookingwithKirby]

go tell that to every taquero in Southern California........

[@ShopperPlug]

@@CookingwithKirby lol 😂

[@CookingwithKirby]

On a serious note though, just add more salt to make the flavors pop. That is just the recipe we used to use when I sold tacos. Less sodium, longer marinade times. We would usually prepare the meat a day before. But if you have a 4 hr window, just add more salt to taste.

[@Goodellsam]

I am curious if you have tried canning the sauce.

[@terrencepalmer8810]

Damn bro you got have a don't eat your TV warning!! Those tacos look great made hungry instantly

[@pattagwu]

Hey brother. Awesome video. Quick question, my wife does not like spicy food, so with the chili pods I know you take the seeds out but will that still have the chicken with some heat to it or is there another alternative. Again we appreciate your help.

[@CookingwithKirby]

Hey Patrick, this marinade is not spicy. The Guajillo or California chili pods are low on spice level. I use them for flavor and color.

[@pattagwu]

Thank you for that it turned out great. I appreciate the help boss.

[@SJCOOKS]

Looks great man. I just made a grilled chicken video on here as well, I’ll have to give your recipe a shot next time.

[@darq621]

You website is not coming up when I type it in my browser??

[@bullwinkle7542]

How long can you keep the marinade mix for more cooking like 3 -4 days

[@iamsheeting9192]

Im trying this weekend you know what u doing bro

[@CookingwithKirby]

I hope you enjoy it, the key to this marinade is to let it sit. I like to let it sit for 24 hours. When you do the flavor of the chicken is really nice.

[@forker68]

Damn bro!! That looks hella bomb!! Definitely will try your recipes bro!! 👍

[@CookingwithKirby]

Let it marinade, I like to let it sit at least 24 hours. This is my go to recipe, I have different versions of this. Another one I add habanero to it. But its the same recipe with Habanero in it. Let me know what you think of it. Thank you Tanker, and be safe.

[@forker68]

Sure will brotha!! You be safe as well!! Thanks for the tip!!

[@jbthor9032]

Is Pollo Asada the same as what they make at El Pollo Loco restaurants?

[@rs247]

😍🤩👍 de France.

[@Goodellsam]

Onion and cilantro for me.

[@TexasStyleCuisine]

Great video Kirby

[@CookingwithKirby]

Thanks Chef, I hope all is well my friend. Pray for you and your families safety during these crazy times.

[@TexasStyleCuisine]

Cooking with Kirby thanks buddy. I am thinking about doing some pollo asado myself.

[@AngelGuerratherealme]

From all cooking videos I seen on KZbin your the only one who cooks food from the heart. ❤ pero can u do a video of you cooking barbacoa from the underground.

[@CookingwithKirby]

I appreciate that Angel, I plan to do that video. I just need to not killed by the wife for digging a whole in the backyard lol.

[@AngelGuerratherealme]

@@CookingwithKirby hey but ur cooking some delicious old fashioned barbacoa risk it bro. Your cooking looks good tbh

[@AngelGuerratherealme]

@@CookingwithKirby lol 😆😂

[@margaretrangel7223]

I wish I knew how to grill 😩 lol