Pollo a la Plancha

Name: Pollo a la Plancha
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast cutlets, pounded thin; 1/2 cup sour orange juice; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced

Thinly pounded chicken breasts marinated in citrus, garlic, and spices, then seared on a hot griddle until crisp and served with sauteed onions.

35 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

CubanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinLow CarbPaleoKetoGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeCorn-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken breast cutlets, pounded thin
1/2 cup sour orange juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

In a bowl, whisk 1/2 cup sour orange juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper together.
2

Add 1.5 lbs pounded thin chicken breast cutlets to the bowl, toss to coat, and marinate for 20 minutes.
3

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
4

Add chicken breast and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
5

Transfer chicken to a platter, add 1 thinly sliced yellow onion to the pan, and cook for 3 minutes until softened and browned.
6

Spoon cooked onion over chicken breast and serve.

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Questions

What is Pollo a la Plancha?

Thinly pounded chicken breasts marinated in citrus, garlic, and spices, then seared on a hot griddle until crisp and served with sauteed onions. This reference files it under Cuban dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 35 minutes start to finish.

How long does Pollo a la Plancha take?

As written, 35 minutes: 25 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 20 minutes.

What should Pollo a la Plancha look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Step 5: cook until softened and browned. A reading of 165 F on a thermometer settles it.

How long should Pollo a la Plancha marinate?

Step 2 reads: "Add 1.5 lbs pounded thin chicken breast cutlets to the bowl, toss to coat, and marinate for 20 minutes." Follow the time in step 2. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is Pollo a la Plancha low-carb?

A serving of Pollo a la Plancha carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

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