Ingredients
1/4 cup corn oil
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup onions, minced
2 tbsp garlic, finely minced
1 tsp annato powder
1 or 2 drops yellow food color
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp mexican oregano
4 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp orange juice
1 chicken 2 1/2-3 lbs halved
Directions
Combine ingredients in a large shallow pan. Add chicken halves,
turning to coat. Cover and marinate sevearl hours or overnite Remove
chicken from marinade. Grill or broil until browned on both sides.
Baste frequently. Cook approx. 25 min. Cut chicken into pieces. Serve
with beans and rice, corn or flour tortillas and fresh salsa.
Servings: 6 servings
Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Chicken; Mexican; Poultry
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We hope you enjoy this Pollo Loco Chicken recipe.
