Pollo Asado con Papas y Salsa Macha (Roast Chicken and Potatoes with Chilli Crunch)
Juicy chicken thighs roasted in a citrusy Mexican marinade with crisp potatoes, finished with salsa macha.
Made with Salsa macha and Pollo asado marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 5
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.11 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the chicken thighs with your ready made pollo asado marinade (see the base recipe) in a bowl. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
60 min - 2
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Toss the potatoes with the oil and 1 tsp salt in a large roasting tin.
- 3
Place the chicken skin side up among the potatoes. Discard any leftover raw marinade, do not use it as a sauce.
- 4
Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, turning the potatoes once, until the chicken skin is crisp and deep golden and the juices run clear.
47 min 30 s - 5
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes. Spoon your ready made salsa macha (see the base recipe) over the chicken and potatoes, scatter with the coriander and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Check the thickest part of a thigh reaches 75C, or that juices run clear with no pink.
- Dry the skin well before roasting for crispness.
- Add the salsa macha after roasting, as it burns in a hot oven.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 2 hours. Keep in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use chicken breast?
Yes, use bone in, skin on breasts and cook for 35 minutes, until the juices run clear.
Can I barbecue it?
Yes. Cook over medium coals for 30 to 35 minutes, turning, until cooked through.
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GFEFNFPescado a la Plancha con Salsa Macha (Seared Fish with Chilli Crunch)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.