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Homemade Pollo Loco

A delicious and juicy chicken recipe inspired by the famous Pollo Loco, featuring marinated grilled chicken with bold flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
  2. Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and discard excess marinade.
  4. Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog