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Pollo al carbon

🇲🇽 A dish from Mexico

Pollo al carbon, a dish from Mexico
Sharon Hahn Darlin · CC BY 2.0

Pollo al carbón, also called pollo asado al carbón or chicken al carbón, is a Latin American dish made of charbroiled chicken that has been marinated in a chili and citrus sauce.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientschicken, chili, citrus juice, garlic, spices
🔥Cooking methodmarinated then charbroiled over coals
👅Flavour & stylesmoky, tangy, mildly spicy
🕒When it’s eatena hearty main dish, often shared

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Pollo al carbon come from?
Pollo al carbon is a dish that originated in Mexico.
What is Pollo al carbon?
Pollo al carbón, also called pollo asado al carbón or chicken al carbón, is a Latin American dish made of charbroiled chicken that has been marinated in a chili and citrus sauce.