Cuban-Style Pollo a la Plancha (Marinated and Griddled Chicken) Recipe

Name: Cuban-Style Pollo a la Plancha (Marinated and Griddled Chicken) Recipe
Ingredients: 6 medium cloves garlic; 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 1 orange); 1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional); Kosher salt; 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 10 ounces; 285g each) or 8 chicken cutlets; 1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil such as canola or vegetable, plus more as needed; 1 large white or yellow onion (about 3/4 pound; 340g); sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick rings; Cooked long-grain rice and black beans, for serving; Picked cilantro leaves, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

"These Cuban-style chicken cutlets are marinated with citrus juices and spices, then seared in a skillet until well browned and juicy. Sautéed onions top them off, and it all comes together quickly and easily...."

INGREDIENTS

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6 medium cloves garlic

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1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed orange juice (from about 1 orange)

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1/4 cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes)

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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

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1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)

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Kosher salt

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 10 ounces; 285g each) or 8 chicken cutlets

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1 tablespoon (15ml) neutral oil such as canola or vegetable, plus more as needed

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1 large white or yellow onion (about 3/4 pound; 340g); sliced crosswise into 1/4 inch thick rings

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Cooked long-grain rice and black beans, for serving

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Picked cilantro leaves, for serving

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Lime wedges, for serving

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