El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste Recipes

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EL POLLO LOCO CHICKEN



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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

6 ounces pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon mild chili pepper, remove stem and seeds from chiles, finely minced (Anaheim or California)
8 drops yellow food coloring (but accurate) (optional)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 lbs frying chicken, cut up

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 CHICKEN (COPYCAT)



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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

1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 jalapeno (seeded and minced very finely)
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 chicken thighs (bone in and skin on)

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

EL POLLO LOCO CHICKEN RECIPE (COPYCAT)



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Marinated overnight in pineapple juice and citrus this El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe will be enjoyed by everyone. El Pollo Loco Copycat is really easy to make and has got all the classical flavors needed. Have you experienced El Pollo Loco in your area? I believe it might be a mostly West Coast chain of Mexican fast food. I recall my mom picking it up when I was little and enjoying the juicy chicken stuffed in a tortilla. It absolutely was so simple but always so delicious. Eventually she developed a recipe that is an excellent El Pollo Loco Chicken recipe Copycat. This really is just excellent chicken. I really enjoy simple recipes that don't take much preparation and this really is one amongst them. This El pollo loco chicken is excellent because the marinade takes five minutes to make and you are able to just throw the chicken in and just forget about it. Be sure to also check the video for this amazing El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe at the bottom of the article. El Pollo Loco Chicken is not easy to explain if you haven't tried it. There is a certain citrus flavor, but there's also an absolute chicken quality to it. I used to observe them make El Pollo Loco chicken on my break while looking forward to be done. And what I saw is they put a steel press on top of it. You don't need to do this, but it is the better way to acquire a delicious crispy skin on the chicken. Does El Pollo Loco refer to the crazy chicken? El Pollo Loco (Spanish for "The Crazy Chicken") is the name of two independent restaurant chains that specialize in Mexican-style grilled chicken. Both were founded by Juan Francisco Ochoa. He established the first El Pollo Loco restaurant in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1974. What to serve with El Pollo Loco Chicken? Yes, this El pollo loco chicken is great on it's own. However, the best way to serve it is to add some macaroni and cheese on the side and some warm delicious tortillas. Important Notes For El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe It is true that El Pollo Loco uses coloring. Yes, El Pollo Loco uses food coloring. They get it done to help make the chicken look better. This has no effect to the flavor so I left it out but noted it to this recipe. Chicken is marinated a long period of time. That's why it's so rich in flavor without adding any sauce! You are able to cook it using your stovetop too, if you do not wish to bake, but careful that you don't burn the chicken skin too much. The flavor of the crispy chicken skin is crucial to el pollo loco recipe. Ingredients 1 Tbsp of white vinegar 2 cloves of minced garlic 1/2 tsp of salt 1/2 tsp of dried oregano 1/4 tsp of ground pepper 1/4 of jalapeno seeded, minced 1 cup of pineapple juice 2 Tbsp of lime juice 1 Tbsp of canola oil 8 chicken thighs, bone in How to make El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe (Copycat) Combine all the ingredients with the exception of the chicken using a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients nicely, then save 1/4 of the cup of marinade in a small Tupperware. Place the chicken into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate overnight. Heat the oven to 425F. Using a cast iron pan for grilling, place the chicken skin side up. Cook for about 25 minutes in the oven. Turn the stovetop on medium heat and add the pan using potholders. Use the canola oil spray to spray foil, and put sprayed side down over the top of the chicken. Now press the chicken eather with a foil wrapped brick, bacon press or using another pan. Pour the rest of the marinade, that you've saved over the chicken while it cookes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes and take away the bacon press, flip the chicken, pour more marinade and cook your final 2-3 minutes before ready to serve. El Pollo Loco Chicken Video Recipe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47wT_xY-7SI If you've like this El Pollo Loco Chicken, you must try these popular copycat recipes below: El Pollo Loco Avocado Salsa Copycat recipe Popeyes chicken sandwich recipe KFC Chicken Littles recipe (Copycat) McDonald's Chicken McGriddles (Copycat) Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis and Burgerville Fried Asparagus with Garlic Aioli (Copycat)

Provided by Cooking Frog

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp of white vinegar
2 cloves of minced garlic
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of dried oregano
1/4 tsp of ground pepper
1/4 of jalapeno seeded
1 cup of pineapple juice
2 Tbsp of lime juice
1 Tbsp of canola oil
8 chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients with the exception of the chicken using a large bowl. Whisk the ingredients nicely, then save 1/4 of the cup of marinade in a small Tupperware. Place the chicken into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate overnight. Heat the oven to 425F. Using a cast iron pan for grilling, place the chicken skin side up. Cook for about 25 minutes in the oven. Turn the stovetop on medium heat and add the pan using potholders. Use the canola oil spray to spray foil, and put sprayed side down over the top of the chicken. Now press the chicken eather with a foil wrapped brick, bacon press or using another pan. Pour the rest of the marinade, that you've saved over the chicken while it cookes. Cook for about 2-3 minutes and take away the bacon press, flip the chicken, pour more marinade and cook your final 2-3 minutes before ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292

EL POLLO LOCO CHICKEN MARINADE RECIPE - (3.7/5)



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Provided by AzWench

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 cloves of garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon mild chili peppers finely minced (the key is to make sure they are VERY finely minced)
6 ounces pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 pounds of chicken for frying, cut up in the size you plan to serve

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, garlic, salt, oregano, pepper, chili peppers, pineapple juice, lime juice and vegetable oil together. You can save ¼ 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.

EL POLLO LOCO MARINADE



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Provided by BigOven Cooks

Categories     Marinades and Sauces

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Garlic minced
1/2 ts Dried Oregano Crumbled
6 oz Pineapple juice
1 tb White vinegar
1/8 ts Ground pepper
2 tb Lime juice
1/4 ts Mild Chili pepper (Anaheim
1 tb Vegetable oil
4 lb Frying chicken Cut Up
1/2 ts Salt
8 dr Yellow food coloring

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken, measure out 1/4 cup marinade and reserve for basting while grilling. Place chicken in a shallow glass baking dish and cover with marinade. Cover with lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, turning at least once. Remove chicken from refrigerator 45 minutes before cooking time. Drain chicken and grill over medium coals for 25 to 35 minutes or until no traces of pink color remain, turning every 10 minutes. Baste frequently with the reserved 1/4 cup marinade while cooking. Recipe By : Orange County Register Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #279 Date: Mon, 04 Nov 1996 21:25:25 -0800 From: Connie Halliday NOTES : *Remove stem and seeds from chili; finely mince it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 calories, Fat 46.5661083478017 g, Carbohydrate 5.26615560642507 g, Cholesterol 224 mg, Fiber 0.280939205986686 g, Protein 55.8335152914886 g, SaturatedFat 12.995292695168 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (341g), Sodium 210.305317263203 mg, Sugar 4.98521640043839 g, TransFat 3.86465164749841 g

EL POLLO LOCO STYLE CITRUS MARINADE AND GRILLING BASTE



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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

1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1/8 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
1/8 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, partially crushed but left whole
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste, I use Tabasco.)

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

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