El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste Rezept

Fire up the grill for juicy, flavorful chicken thighs with a zesty citrus marinade! Inspired by El Pollo Loco's signature style, this recipe delivers similar bold flavors without being an exact copycat. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend BBQ, this recipe is easy to follow and yields incredibly tender and delicious chicken. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 hours for maximum flavor) before grilling to perfection.

Vorbereitung 15 Min.
Kochzeit 50 Min.
Kalorien 561.1 kcal
Eiweiß 4g
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Zubereitung von El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lime zest, 2 tablespoons orange zest, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to a resealable plastic bag.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  4. Seal the bag, removing excess air, and place it in a leak-proof dish. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 hours.
  5. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  6. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
  7. Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Baste with remaining marinade during the last few minutes of grilling for extra flavor.
  8. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

29g

Fat

36g

Carbs

5g

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste?

El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste dauert insgesamt etwa 65 Minuten – ungefähr 15 Minuten Vorbereitung und 50 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste?

El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste hat etwa 561.1 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 4 g Eiweiß, 5 g Kohlenhydraten und 86 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste sind Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Vegetable Oil, Garlic Cloves, Cilantro. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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