Description
Pollo Loco is a delicious grilled chicken dish marinated in a zesty blend of yogurt, lime, and spices, perfect for a flavorful meal with a Mexican flair.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken in the marinade, refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Grill Chicken: Grill marinated chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest before slicing. Serve with desired sides.
Notes
- Try chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Add cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Great for meal prep or tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
