El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe

Chicken lovers, this one’s for you! The El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe is a must-try. This Mexican-style dish is full of bold flavors. 

El Pollo Loco Chicken is juicy and tender. It’s a perfect meal for any day. Many people enjoy this dish for dinner because it’s delicious.

Last night at the party, I took a bite and loved it. I liked it so much that I decided to make it myself. After a few tries, I found the best way to cook it. Now, let me show you how to make this delicious dish!

Overview Of El Pollo Loco Chicken

• Total Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Dinner
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Marinate Time: 4 hours
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Complete Time: 4 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients For Making El Pollo Loco Chicken

• Chicken thighs: 8
• Cloves garlic (minced): 2 
• Jalapeno seeded (minced): ¼
• Pineapple juice: 1 cup 
• Canola oil: 1 tbsp
• White vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Lime juice: 2 tbsp
• Dried oregano: 1/2 tsp
• Ground pepper: 1/4 tsp
• Salt: 1/2 tsp

How To Make El Pollo Loco Chicken

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix garlic, jalapeno, pineapple juice, canola oil, white vinegar, lime juice, dried oregano, ground pepper, and salt except for chicken.

Step 2

Save 1/4 cup of marinade and add chicken to the bowl.

Step 3

Cover and marinate for 4 hours in the fridge.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 425°F and heat a cast iron pan.

Step 5

Place chicken skin side up and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 6

Move pan to stovetop over medium heat.

Step 7

Press chicken with a heavy pan and pour marinade over.

Step 8

Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip, add marinade, and cook again.

Step 9

Remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

FAQs

Can I use boneless chicken?

Yes, but chicken with bones stays softer.

What if I don’t have a grill?

Use a grill pan or bake in a hot oven.

Is El Pollo Loco Chicken very spicy?

No, but you can add more spice if you want.

Conclusion!

El Pollo Loco Chicken is a dish you will love. It is soft, smoky, and full of fresh flavors. The marinade makes every bite tasty and juicy.

Try this recipe and enjoy restaurant-style chicken at home. Eat it with your favorite sides and share it with your family. Happy cooking!

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El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe

Chicken lovers, this one’s for you! The El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe is a must-try. This Mexican-style dish is full of bold flavors. 

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Marinate Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 50 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 8 Chicken thighs
• 2  Cloves garlic (minced)
• ¼ Jalapeno seeded (minced)
• 1 cup  Pineapple juice
• 1 tbsp Canola oil
• 1 tbsp White vinegar
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp Ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, mix garlic, jalapeno, pineapple juice, canola oil, white vinegar, lime juice, dried oregano, ground pepper, and salt except for chicken.
• Save 1/4 cup of marinade and add chicken to the bowl.
• Cover and marinate for 4 hours in the fridge.
• Preheat the oven to 425°F and heat a cast iron pan.
• Place chicken skin side up and bake for 25 minutes.
• Move pan to stovetop over medium heat.
• Press chicken with a heavy pan and pour marinade over.
• Cook for 2-3 minutes, flip, add marinade, and cook again.
• Remove from heat and serve hot.

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