El Pollo Loco (CopyCat)
El Pollo Loco (CopyCat)

Hello everybody, it’s Drew, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, el pollo loco (copycat). One of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

El Pollo Loco (CopyCat) is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it’s quick, it tastes yummy. El Pollo Loco (CopyCat) is something that I have loved my whole life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.

El Pollo Loco Chicken is hard to describe if you're not local to the restaurant. There is a definite citrus flavor, but there is also a definite brick chicken quality to it. And if you're an old school El Pollo Loco Chicken lover like I am, pair this with El Pollo Loco BBQ Black Beans (Copycat) for the perfect meal! My version of El Pollo Loco's grilled chicken!

To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have el pollo loco (copycat) using 12 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

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The ingredients needed to make El Pollo Loco (CopyCat):
  1. Prepare 1 Whole Chicken (Bottom Rib Plate Removed, Breast Bone Split)
  2. Make ready For The Marinade
  3. Get 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  4. Make ready 1 tbsp White Vinegar
  5. Take 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
  6. Make ready 1/2 tsp Salt
  7. Make ready 1/2 tsp Oregano
  8. Make ready 1/2 tsp Pepper
  9. Make ready 1 Anaheim Pepper (Deseeded and Diced)
  10. Make ready 8 drops Yellow Food Coloring
  11. Get 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  12. Prepare 16 ounces Pineapple Juice

I found this recipe on a copy cat site! I serve this with warm tortillas and salsa!! One thing (there are many) that I miss in California.was the El Pollo Loco Chicken places!! I found this recipe on a copy cat site!

Steps to make El Pollo Loco (CopyCat):
  1. Make the marinade, mix all ingredients.
  2. Place chicken laid out flat in a large container. Pour in marinade.
  3. Let sit in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. Reserve 1 Cup of the marinade for basting.
  5. Grill chicken flat, turn 4 or 5 times to make sure it's well cooked basting after each turn.
  6. When done let rest 10 minutes then cut chicken into 8 pieces.
  7. Make some beans and rice, grab some warm flour tortillas. Maybe a Corona and Lime.
  8. Enjoy!

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