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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Pollo Loco

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant streets of Mexico, Pollo Loco is a beloved dish that showcases the country's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally, it features marinated grilled chicken served in tacos or with sides, celebrating the use of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Today, variations of Pollo Loco can be found in many Latin American countries and beyond, often adapted to local tastes and available ingredients.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pollos de tamaño Mediano
8 Dientes de Ajo
1 Tasa de Jugo de Naranja
1 Tasa de Jugo Piña
Media Tasa de Jugo Limón
6 Cucharaditas De Sal
Pimienta al Gusto
1 Cucharadita de Comino
1 Cucharadita de Paprica Ahumada
1 Cucharadita de Smoky Dry Rub

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and easier to find, while banana peppers are often less expensive.

1

Lucua los jugos y se agregan los ajos junto con los condimentos secos.

2

Los pollos se ponen en bolsas con cierre y se agrega la marinada a los pollos.

3

Se dejan por 24 horas en el refrigerador.

4

Para asarlos, se asan en el rostizador o en la parrilla a fuego indirecto.

5

Poner debajo de los pollos una bandeja metálica para que la grasa no caiga sobre el fuego.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrillingchopping

Equipment Needed

bandeja metálicarostizadorparrilla

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Loco ChickenPollo a la Loca
Local Name: Pollo Loco

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