Description
Enjoy the bold flavors of this Homemade Pollo Loco Recipe that features tender marinated grilled chicken. Perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal with a Mexican flair.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken in a zip-top bag or dish, pour marinade over it, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat grill to medium-high. Remove chicken from marinade, grill for 5–7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice, grilled vegetables, or tortillas. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For more authentic flavor, grill chicken over charcoal.
- You can also bake marinated chicken at 400°F for 20–25 minutes if grilling isn’t an option.
- Great served with Mexican rice and beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh or breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
