Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/4 c. corn oil
- 1/4 c. melted butter
- 1/4 c. onion chopped
- 2 Tbsp. finely-chopped garlic
- 1 tsp annatto pwdr
- 1/4 tsp grnd cumin
- 1 tsp dry Mexican oregano
- 4 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 4 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 x chicken - (2 1/2 to 3 lbs) halved
Directions
- Combine oil, butter, onion, garlic, annatto, cumin, lemon and orange juices in a large shallow pan. Add in chicken halves, turning to coat well. Cover and marinate several hrs, or possibly overnight.
- Remove chicken from marinade, then cook over medium coals on barbecue grill, till browned on both sides and meat is done, turning and basting frequently, about 25 min.
- Cut chicken halves into pcs. Serve with beans and rice, corn or possibly flour tortillas, and fresh salsa.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 253g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 604 | |
| Calories from Fat 428 | 71% |
| Total Fat 47.79g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat 14.91g | 60% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 175mg | 58% |
| Sodium 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium 447mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 3.48g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 1.41g | 1% |
| Protein 38.69g | 62% |
