Best 7 Citrus El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipes
Are you looking for a zesty and flavorful chicken dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than Citrus El Pollo Loco Chicken! This delectable dish combines the vibrant flavors of citrus fruits, smoky spices, and tender chicken to create a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more. With its juicy interior and crispy, golden-brown exterior, Citrus El Pollo Loco Chicken is the perfect choice for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. Read on to discover the best recipe for this irresistible dish, which promises to become a family favorite.
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EL POLLO LOCO CHICKEN (COPYCAT)
El Pollo Loco Chicken marinated in citrus and pineapple juice overnight for the PERFECT El Pollo Loco copycat recipe!
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Main Course
Time 8h30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix up all the ingredients except for the chicken into a large bowl.
- Whisk well then reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade in a small tupperware.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Marinade overnight.
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- In a cast iron grill pan add the chicken skin side up.
- Cook in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Using potholders, add the pan to the stovetop on medium high heat.
- Spray some foil with canola oil spray and put sprayed side down over the top of the chicken.
- Press onto the meat with either a bacon press, a foil wrapped brick or a second heavy pan (I used my normal cast iron skillet on top of the chicken.
- Spoon half the reserved marinade over the chicken while it cooks.
- Cook for another 3 minutes then remove the bacon press/brick, flip chicken (add some more marinade) and cook a final three minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 281 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 233 mg, Sugar 3 g
CITRUS EL POLLO LOCO CHICKEN
*EDIT* after several reviews general opinion says that it's NOT the real deal. Be that as it may I still think that it makes a fine flavored chicken *EDIT*. Reportedly this is the real thing. Please decide for yourself, I can't say as I have never had chicken from this restaurant. While I don't know if it's "The Real Deal" I do know that it's mighty good chicken.
Provided by Annacia
Categories Chicken
Time 23m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Briefly simmer the cut-up chicken in a deep-sided skillet, keeping pieces in single layer without crowding them, until the meat appears milky white and the juices run clear, no longer pink. Allow to cool in the broth, uncovered, while you prepare the basting sauce.
- Arrange the chicken pieces skin-side up on broiler pan in single layer and baste with enough of mixture to evenly coat skin side. Turn and baste other side. Turn again to skin side up and broil 6" from the heat, brushing with additional sauce every few minutes until skin is really crispy and golden brown, approximately 5 to 8 minutes for large pieces.
- BASTING MIXTURE.
- Mix juices, oil, turmeric, garlic salt and pepper. This makes enough to baste nine pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 0.5, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 0.1
EL POLLO LOCO CHICKEN/RICE BOWL
I'm crazier about black beans than pintos so I think I'd change that out. And the Serrano chile, I think I'd sub a jalapeno for that. Oh, to the rice...I'd add a handful of sauted onions, too. What I'm saying, make it your own. The prep time includes the marinade time.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time P1DT30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- For the Spanish rice:.
- In a saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 25 minute or until rice is tender. Garnish with green onions.
- For the chicken:.
- Combine oil, butter, onion powder, garlic powder, food coloring, cumin and lemon juice in large shallow pan. Add chicken halves (or boneless chicken breasts), turning to coat well. Cover and marinate overnight. Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt and pepper. Cook on grill over medium coals until browned on both sides and meat is done, browning and basting frequently, about 25 minutes. Cut into pieces.
- For the pinto beans:.
- Heat oil and whole chile in sauce pan. When chile is tender, add ground chiles, beans and water. Stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
- Assembly:.
- Place some rice and beans in the bottom of the bowl, followed by several strips of the chicken. Top with a helping of cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions and cilantro sprigs.
EL POLLO LOCO CHICKEN
El Pollo Loco knock-off recipe. This is it, from Nancy Berry from the Orange County Register newspaper. The company used to sell a dry seasoning packet that you just added the juice too, but I cant find it anymore. This is as close as you will get to the origianal
Provided by LsuGrrl
Categories Poultry
Time P1DT48m
Yield 1 chicken dinner, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Marinate chicken in zip-lock bag over-nite.
- Reserve 1/4 cup marinade to baste while cooking, making sure the chicken cooks on both sides minutes AFTER basting the final time--we don't want our Italian friend Sal Monilla to show up :-).
- Grill over indirect heat, turning 4 times, 12 minutes each time.
- Serve with your favorite tortillas, rice and Borracho beans.
EL POLLO LOCO STYLE CITRUS MARINADE AND GRILLING BASTE
This is NOT an El Pollo Loco "copycat" recipe. It's a similar, not exact flavor. This is generally enough for six bone-in, skin on chicken thighs. Cooking time is an estimate of grilling time (depending upon protein you're grilling) plus MINIMUM marinating time, so plan ahead if you want to marinate longer or need more grilling time.
Provided by tis I
Categories Lemon
Time 50m
Yield 1 cup marinade, approx.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk ingredients together in a medium bowl.
- Pour over chicken (or other meat) in a resealable plastic bag. Place in a leak-proof dish.
- Marinate at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 3 hours as the marinade is citrus based.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.1, Fat 56, SaturatedFat 7.3, Sodium 694.4, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 2.5
EL POLLO LOCO CHICKEN (COPYCAT RECIPE)
One thing (there are many) that I miss in California...was the El Pollo Loco Chicken places!! I found this recipe on a copy cat site! I serve this with warm tortillas and salsa!!
Provided by katie in the UP
Categories Chicken
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For marinade, mix all ingredients, except chicken, together.
- Add chicken and marinate for 4-24 hours.
- Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
- Cook chicken on a hot grill for about 10 minutes on each side.
- Serve with tortillas and salsa.
- Time does not include marinating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.8, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 791.6, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 9.8, Protein 32
EL POLLO LOCO CHICKEN MARINADE RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by AzWench
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix vinegar, garlic, salt, oregano, pepper, chili peppers, pineapple juice, lime juice and vegetable oil together. You can save ΒΌ of a cup on the side to use for basting the chicken later to add even more flavor. Stick your chicken in the marinade; make sure it is completely covered and as airtight as possible. Leave it in the refrigerator overnight and somewhere around halfway turn your chicken, so all sides are equally exposed to the marinade. Then just grill up your chicken and enjoy, maybe with some warm El Pollo Loco tortillas.
Tips:
- Use fresh, juicy citrus fruits: The fresher the citrus, the better the flavor of your Pollo Loco chicken will be. Look for oranges, grapefruits, and limes that are heavy for their size and have smooth, unblemished skin.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the flavors of the citrus and spices to penetrate the chicken and make it more flavorful. If you have time, you can marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours.
- Grill the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. Cook the chicken until it is cooked through, but still slightly juicy. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken with a variety of sides: Pollo Loco chicken is a great main course, but it can also be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa.
Conclusion:
Pollo Loco chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The citrus marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the grilling process gives it a slightly charred and smoky flavor. Serve Pollo Loco chicken with your favorite sides and enjoy! html
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