How To Make Homemade Pollo Loco Recipe
A flavorful and juicy version of the popular Mexican chicken dish, Pollo Loco.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice from 2 limes
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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In a bowl, whisk together garlic, lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp. of chopped cilantro.
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Place chicken breasts in a large plastic bag and add marinade. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
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In a large baking dish, arrange onions and bell peppers.
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Remove chicken from marinade, discard marinade, and place chicken on top of vegetables.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
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Garnish with remaining cilantro and jalapeno.
Nutrition
- Calories : 290kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 96mg
- Sodium : 124mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 9g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 38g
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