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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Chicken and Turkey » Pollo A La Plancha (colombian-style Grilled Chicken Breast)

    Pollo a la Plancha (Colombian-Style Grilled Chicken Breast)

    Mar 29, 2014 · Modified: Jul 19, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 15 Comments

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    Pollo a la Plancha (Colombian-Style Grilled Chicken Breast)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 14 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
    • ¼ teaspoon ground achiote or annatto
    • 3 scallions chopped
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 5 garlic cloves crushed
    • ½ tablespoon ground cumin
    • ½ cup beer
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse and dry the chicken. Pound each breast to an even thickness.
    • Place the marinade ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Place the pounded chicken in a large sealable plastic bag or in a bowl and cover with the marinade. Let marinate for at least 3 hours, overnight is ideal.
    • Pre-heat the grill or plancha.
    • Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 8 minutes total, turning halfway through. Allow the grilled chicken to rest for about 5 minutes, covered, before serving.
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    I find chicken to be one of the most versatile proteins to cook. It's delicious, and can be purchased at a decent price at most grocery stores. One of my favorite dishes to make with chicken breast is my mom's Pollo a la Plancha. This Colombian-Style Grilled Chicken Breast recipe is simple to make and very flavorful.

    Pollo a la Plancha (Colombian-Style Grilled Chicken Breast)Pin

    Pollo a la Plancha is something that reminds me of home and a dish that can often be found on the menu of almost every Colombian restaurant. But it's also a very traditional home-cooked Colombian dish.

    My mom always served it with rice, salad and avocado on the side. Other wonderful side dishes to serve with this Colombian-Style Grilled Chicken Breast are tajadas de plátano, patacones or yuca frita.

    During the summer I like to grill the chicken outside, but during the cold months I use an inside grill (plancha).

    You can also make this dish using thinly sliced fillets of pork or beef. I hope you enjoy making this Pollo a la Plancha too. Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Corina

      March 30, 2014 at 3:14 am

      5 stars
      It sounds like a lovely marinade. I don't think I've added beer to a chicken marinade before so that's something i'd love to try.

      Reply
    2. Mayito Castillo

      March 30, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      Me encanta el toquesito delicioso que le da la cerveza al adobar el pollo. Se ve riquisima la receta. Gracias por compartirla!

      Reply
    3. ela@GrayApron

      March 30, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      I like the way you opened that chicken breast! Perfectly grilled and looking better than ever! 🙂 ela

      Reply
    4. Alan Bowman

      March 30, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      5 stars
      Grills here in Spain are not that fantastic so pan-frying is more the order of the day and a lot of meat is sold thinly cut for flash-frying. Alejandra usually pan-fries chicken breasts and, like grilling, the searing heat keeps in the juices.

      Reply
    5. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      March 30, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      5 stars
      A wonderful meal. I don't grill, but I guess it can be done in a pan too.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        March 31, 2014 at 9:11 am

        5 stars
        Yes.

        Reply
    6. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      April 01, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      THE DISH LOOKS GREAT AND I AM REALLY INTRIGUED BY THIS BEER MARINADE.

      Reply
    7. grace

      April 01, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      delicious marinade and VERY tasty-looking final product! this is a wonderful recipe, erica!

      Reply
    8. Belinda @zomppa

      April 01, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      5 stars
      Simple and absolutely delightful!!

      Reply
    9. The Chicken Recipe

      June 27, 2014 at 4:21 am

      5 stars
      Lovely recipe and must try this tonight to impress my husband 🙂 Thanks

      Reply
    10. K Hinman

      August 26, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      Is there a good sub for the beer. We live in a semi most the time & can not have beer on board.

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        August 27, 2015 at 11:06 am

        5 stars
        Use water and the juice of 1 lemon.

        Reply
      • bob

        May 31, 2021 at 2:47 pm

        You can try with Heineken 0% now that it's around 🙂

        Reply
    11. Anonymous

      April 02, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      5 stars
      Way to go Erica, excellent recipe indeed! Just served it to my family and I used the broiler, turned out great.

      Ramani

      Reply
    12. James

      November 23, 2016 at 2:57 am

      5 stars
      Hi Erica, I made this recipe along with you Pollo a la Plancha for dinner this evening and it was all so delicious. I was going to BBQ the chicken outside but a thunderstorm decided to sweep across a few moments before so I cooked it on the stove top. Super yum!

      Reply

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