How to Make Perfect El Pollo Loco (CopyCat)

El Pollo Loco (CopyCat). 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!

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Ingredients of El Pollo Loco (CopyCat)

1. It's 1 of Whole Chicken (Bottom Rib Plate Removed, Breast Bone Split).
2. It's of For The Marinade.
3. It's 2 tbsp of Lime Juice.
4. It's 1 tbsp of White Vinegar.
5. Prepare 2 of Garlic Cloves (Minced).
6. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Salt.
7. It's 1/2 tsp of Oregano.
8. Prepare 1/2 tsp of Pepper.
9. Prepare 1 of Anaheim Pepper (Deseeded and Diced).
10. Prepare 8 drops of Yellow Food Coloring.
11. It's 1 tbsp of Vegetable Oil.
12. It's 16 ounces of 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!

El Pollo Loco (CopyCat) instructions

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!.

This El Pollo Loco Chicken Tortilla Soup is an amazing meal in a bowl. I love, love, love chicken tortilla soup. It's loaded with shredded chicken and pico de gallo, and is topped with crispy tortilla strips. El Pollo Loco is a California based fast food chain featuring "flame-grilled citrus-marinated" chicken. El Pollo Loco chicken reminds me of being a kid.