Grill JUICY Pollo Asado Al Carbon w/ These 2 Tips | Mexican Grilled Chicken Recipe

Today we’re grilling POLLO ASADO!

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Pollo asado is one of my all time favorite foods to eat. As a matter of fact I don’t know ANYONE who doesn’t love a perfectly cooked pollo asado. And in this video we’re gonna show you how most restaurants cook it and my favorite way to cook it in the backyard. We’re gonna spatchcock two birds – one with and one without the backbone and we’re also going to split one bird in half, which is the traditional Texas style pollo asado.

Now here’s a pro tip – the secret to perfect cooking is fire control, especially in open fire cooking. And the second pro tip – always use a meat thermometer for perfect, juicy chicken. Don’t listen to the keyboard haters that say they don’t need a meat thermometer for perfect cooking, the reason they’re typing is because they’re still chewing their overcooked dried out chicken! As long as you have a good recipe, good cooking technique and fire, your family and friends will love your barbecue. Now let’s get fired up and grill some pollo asado.

[dalewarke]

Watching you cook traditional Mex-Tex food, reminds me of my time in the Air Force at Lackland AFB in the early 70's. I whenever possible, I would adventure away from the base and look for authentic cantinas to eat. I really miss the good food. Seeing you cook and learning your methods...I'm going to give it a try here at home!!!

[poeticsilence]

The smell of Pollos Asados Restaurants around where I live is the best. I even have a Molino right behind my house.

[PopsAllgood]

Arnie, that chicken looks absolutely amazing. I’m surprised that your neighbors aren’t over to eat. Fantastic job. Pops Allgood.

[kennyrippy]

I'm a 60yr black dude and I been viewing Mr Tex for a long time I say he the best cook of all times and he is all so funny keep up the good work 👍 God bless him 😊

[ChrisMillerdoubleplanet]

Arnie, you are my go-to when I want Southwestern cooking. Thanks for all the info, brother!

[Vegetableman]

Removing that fat from the Ass end of the chicken really took my spatchcock chicken to another level. I like grilling it over mesquite lump charcoal which I suppose isn’t ideal since it burns so hot, but that one tip helped prevent burning and excess soot. 10/10 great advice ArnieTex

[dannymarkgraf]

we love pollo asados. now i just need to find the recipe to their green salsa. haha. thanks for sharing. my mouth is watering watching.

[NathanLJustice]

This past weekend our local taqueria just started serving Pollo Asado. I can't wait to try it.

[froy_boyproductions]

Man reminded me of the plaza en my Pueblo. Lol. So good. Can’t wait to make it my self.

[johnoatman]

Man you keep saying south tex. My mommas mom and dad were from Harlingen
Love your ideas thanks

[Helmet]

That mustache was all I needed to see to know that chicken would be 🔥 Saludos from NJ

[davidfortuin]

The venerable, flightless fowl done justice. Sir i salute you that bird looks good and definitely tastes good.

[jaybee]

I'm surprised your neighbors don't float over the fence drawn by the smell like in a cartoon.

[wellbbq]

I find that leaving the backbone in is the most flavorful.

[jbrown]

Have become one of my favorites to watch. Keep up the good work.

[YASMIN-hnhx]

I just found you on YouTube and can't stopping your cooking. It's excellent

[Ftw-fkem]

Out of all the videos I’ve seen of people grilling chicken this is the only one that impressed me …. No glaze

[Mike-yup]

The best pollo asado is located at a small road side stand in Matagalpa Nicaragua. It is located across the bridge (Rio Matagalpa) near the police station. They use real wood and the price is great. The chicken is seasoned very well. We have it at least once each week.

[donhgr]

Great job of cutting and descent seasoning too, I prefer a marinade for an awesome taste.

[eddietagle]

This is exactly why I subscribed to you, Arnie!! You always have fantastic content!! Please get a Gabbys Grill. And, show us all more open fire recipes on it!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I would love to learn your cooking techniques on one!!