Categories Chicken Recipes, Dinner Recipes

Copycat El Pollo Loco Chicken

by Annmarie

This Copycat El Pollo Loco Chicken is a total crowd pleaser. No need to leave your own house for restaurant-quality fire grilled chicken. Serve with tortillas, rice and beans for a delicious restaurant style dinner at home.

El Pollo Loco chicken is special, and everyone will enjoy the fantastic flavor of this dish. You will find the chicken marinade easy to prepare and the results truly mouthwatering.

Copycat El Pollo Loco Chicken

Copycat El Pollo Loco Chicken

Copycat El Pollo Loco Chicken

This Copycat El Pollo Loco Chicken is a total crowd pleaser. No need to leave your own house for restaurant-quality fire grilled chicken. Serve with tortillas, rice and beans for a delicious restaurant style dinner at home.

Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/4 jalapeno seeded and minced very finely
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 8 chicken thighs bone in and skin on

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

Notes

In the authentic recipe yellow food coloring is added. This adds nothing to your dish, but if you want to add it, use 6 drops.

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