Pollo asado cubano, garlic lime roast chicken
Chicken thighs soaked in garlic, orange and lime, then roasted with onions until sticky and golden.
- Time1 hr 20 (plus 2 hr marinating)
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.14 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 garlic, orange juice, lime juice, cumin, oregano, 2 tbsp of the oil, the salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- 3
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Spread the onions in a roasting tin and drizzle with the remaining oil.
- 4
Sit the chicken on the onions, skin side up, and pour over the marinade.
- 5
Roast for 50 minutes, basting once, until the skin is golden and the juices run clear.
50 min - 6
Rest for 5 minutes and serve with rice and fried plantains.
5 min
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