Pollo a la Plancha

servings

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.

prep 10

cook 8

marinating 10

total 28

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Equipment

griddle or skillet

Ingredients

Instructions

Lay 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.
In a medium bowl add garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, cumin, oregano, freshly cracked pepper, and a pinch of salt.
Add olive oil and lime juice then mix to combine. Allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes.
Add chicken breasts to the bowl and turn to coat on all sides (read notes).
Heat a grill pan, griddle, or skillet over medium-high heat.
Place 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.
Serve with chopped cilantro or parsley for presentation and your favorite sides.

Notes

For best flavor, you can allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15-30 minutes or overnight.
Make sure your grill is preheated to medium-high heat.
To prevent sticking, brush the griddle or skillet with a bit of oil or use a paper towel dipped in oil to grease them before placing the chicken.
The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken pieces. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is no longer pink in the center.

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