Pollo Al Horno
This Pollo Al Horno recipe is so easy to make with a flavorful spice rub and baked to perfection. It's quick and for a perfect weeknight dinner.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 35 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound bone-in with skin chicken thighs or chicken breast (464 g)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoon ground chile ancho or smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried coriander or parsley
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Pat dry your chicken breast and add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- 3
In a small bowl add the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, chipotle powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and set aside.
- 4
Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken thighs and use a wooden spoon, spatula, tongs, or your hand to mix and evenly coat the chicken.
- 5
Add the spice mixture over top. Using your wooden spoon, spatula, tongs, or your hands stir to combine and evenly coat the spice mixture.
- 6
Place your seasoned chicken thighs in a 7 x 9 casserole dish.
- 7
Bake your chicken at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30-35 minutes or until your thermometer reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 8
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. The thigh meat will be juicier if you allow it to rest.