Pollo a la Plancha

⏱️ 28 min 👥 4 servings 📊 Medium
latin american main dish
Pollo a la Plancha
Nutrition per Serving
263
Calories
36g
Protein
2g
Carbs
12g
Fat

This pollo a la plancha is perfect for a quick and healthy meal any day of the week. Tender chicken breasts marinated with simply hearty spices and a touch of lime then cooked to perfection on a skillet.

📝 Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken cutlets
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Lay the chicken breasts on a cutting board between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to slightly flatten the chicken breasts.
  2. 2In a medium bowl add garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, cumin, oregano, freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of salt.
  3. 3Add olive oil and lime juice then mix to combine. Allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
  4. 4Add chicken breasts to the bowl and turn to coat on all sides (read notes).
  5. 5Heat a grill pan, griddle, or skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Place the marinated chicken pieces onto the hot cooking surface. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is fully cooked and nicely brown.
  7. 7Serve with chopped cilantro or parsley for presentation and your favorite sides.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Maricruz Avalos Flores on maricruzavalos.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.