El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste Receita

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.

Preparo 15 min
Cozimento 50 min
Calorias 561.1 kcal
Proteína 4g
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Ingredientes para El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste

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Como fazer 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

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste?

El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste leva cerca de 65 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparo e 50 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste?

El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste tem aproximadamente 561.1 calorias por porção, com cerca de 4 g de proteína, 5 g de carboidratos e 86 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste?

Os principais ingredientes de El Pollo Loco Style Citrus Marinade And Grilling Baste são Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Vegetable Oil, Garlic Cloves, Cilantro. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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