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El Pollo Loco Grilled Chicken

Sue Lau
El Pollo Loco Grilled Chicken is marinated in a blend of citrus juice and spices, and then grilled on the barbecue until juicy and delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Marinate and Chill time 6 hours
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Cuban
Servings 4
Calories 407 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Grill

Ingredients
  

  • For the marinade:
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • For the chicken:
  • 3-1/2 pounds cut-up chicken pieces one whole fryer

Instructions
 

  • Mix marinade and add chicken; marinate 6 hours or overnight.
  • Remove chicken from fridge and let warm up for about half an hour.
  • Drain the marinade; if you wish to use it as a grilling baste, bring to a boil and boil for three minutes, then cool.
  • Grill over indirect heat at 325F for about 45 minutes, basting occasionally, until the internal meat temp is 165F., or the juices run clear.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1248mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 741IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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