El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste Recette

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.

Préparation 15 min
Cuisson 50 min
Calories 561.1 kcal
Protéines 4g
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Comment préparer 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

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste ?

El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste prend environ 65 minutes du début à la fin — environ 15 minutes de préparation et 50 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste ?

El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste contient environ 561.1 calories par portion, avec environ 4 g de protéines, 5 g de glucides et 86 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste ?

Les principaux ingrédients de El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste sont Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Vegetable Oil, Garlic Cloves, Cilantro. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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