Description
A simple and flavorful homemade pollo loco recipe featuring marinated chicken and vibrant spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Serve with rice or tortillas.
- Add your favorite toppings like avocado or salsa.
- Adjust spices based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: homemade pollo loco recipe