Chipotle’s Pollo Asado Burrito

Step 1: Marinate the chicken

Marinated pollo asado

  • Chicken Breasts
    900 g~2 lb
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Achiote paste
    a spoonful
  • Habanero Peppers, or jalapeño
    1
  • Garlic
    2 cloves
  • Red Onions
    1/4
  • Orange juice
    1/2 orange
  • Lime juice
    1/2 lime

To a blender or food processor add the garlic, red onion, orange juice, lime juice, habanero, and achiote paste. Blend until smooth.

  • Important: set aside about 1/4 of the mixture for later.

Butterfly, pound, or slice your chicken breasts in half to thin them out. Lay your chicken pieces on a sheet tray (or in a bowl) and sprinkle with salt so that each piece gets seasoned, then pour over the marinade mixture and mix until all pieces are thoroughly coated.

for at least 30 mins and up to overnight.