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

Name: Cuban-Style Pollo a la Plancha (Marinated and Griddled Chicken) Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Latin American
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

Instructions

Cook:1h 15min

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.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:12:46 GMT