Polla Asoda Recipe Video
Pollo Asado, also known as “roasted chicken,” is one of my favorite meals. The chicken is marinated in Mojo, and then cooked with an incredible sweet tomato sauce (salsa criolla). I know your family will fall in love with this one.
Ingredients
2 whole chickens, cut in half
Mojo Marinade:
* 2 cup Naranja Agria (sour orange) or (substitute 2 parts lemon to 1 part orange juice)
* 4 tablespoons crushed garlic
* 1/4 teaspoon cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* olive oil
* salt & pepper to taste
Salsa Criolla:
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 1 green pepper, cored seeded and diced
* 1 red bell pepper, cored seeded and diced
* 1-15 ounce can tomato sauce
* 4 cups water
* 2 tablespoon garlic powder
* 1 tablespoon dried oregano
* pinch of cumin powder
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 cup vino seco (dry white wine)
* parsley, chopped for garnish
Directions
In a mixing bowl combine the naranja agria, garlic, cumin, dried oregano, salt, pepper and olive oil. Place the chicken skin side down in a baking dish pour the marinade all over the chicken. Cover the chicken and refrigerate over night.
One hour before roasting the chicken prepare the salsa criolla as follows: in a large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, peppers and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the tomato sauce, water, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, and vino seco. Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, remove from heat and allow sauce to cool.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Remove the chicken from the marinade. Place chicken skin side up in a baking dish. Remove the bay leaf from the cooled salsa criolla and pour over the chicken halves.
Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue roasting for another 30-40 minutes to allow the skin to brown. The chicken is done when an instant red thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 170-175 degrees.
Remove the chicken from the baking dish and place on a platter. Let chicken rest for 10-15 minutes. In the mean time pour the salsa criolla from the baking dish, through a strainer and reserve. Pour the strained sauce over the chicken, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve with brown rice.
This video is produced by Fitcoach2007. Check out thehungrycuban for more interesting food recipes and cooking videos.
One hour before roasting the chicken prepare the salsa criolla as follows: in a large saucepan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, peppers and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the tomato sauce, water, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, bay leaf, and vino seco. Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, remove from heat and allow sauce to cool.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Remove the chicken from the marinade. Place chicken skin side up in a baking dish. Remove the bay leaf from the cooled salsa criolla and pour over the chicken halves.
Place the chicken in the oven and roast for 45 minutes. Then remove the foil and continue roasting for another 30-40 minutes to allow the skin to brown. The chicken is done when an instant red thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 170-175 degrees.
Remove the chicken from the baking dish and place on a platter. Let chicken rest for 10-15 minutes. In the mean time pour the salsa criolla from the baking dish, through a strainer and reserve. Pour the strained sauce over the chicken, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve with brown rice.
This video is produced by Fitcoach2007. Check out thehungrycuban for more interesting food recipes and cooking videos.
Editors Review
It's surprising how a well-chosen ingredient can transform a well-familiar dish into a total gourmet delight. Juan Montalvo explains how you can cook up roasted chicken at home and jazz it up with Cuban condiment mojo and sweet tomato sauce. A healthy, flavorful dish that your family would totally love.Comments
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