Del Taco Marinated Chicken Copycat Recipe

Trim the cilantro and set aside.

Peel the onion and set aside.

Cut chicken breasts into smaller pieces.

Measure out 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and set aside.

Measure out 1/2 cup of non-concentrate orange juice and set aside.

Measure out 1 oz of granulated garlic and set aside.

Measure out 1 oz of lemon juice and set aside (lime juice is optional).

Measure out 1 oz of vegetable mix and set aside.

Measure out 2 tbsp of chipotle pepper and set aside.

Measure out 1 oz of cumin and set aside.

Measure out 1/2 cup of Lorrie's carne asada seasoning and set aside.

Add the onion, cilantro, vegetable oil, orange juice, garlic, lemon juice, vegetable mix, chipotle pepper, cumin, and carne asada seasoning into a blender.

Blend all the ingredients until well mixed to create the marinade.

Put on gloves and handle the raw chicken, ensuring to wash hands afterwards.

Place the chicken pieces into a marinating container or a Ziploc bag.

Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, ensuring it's evenly coated.

Seal the container or Ziploc bag, removing as much air as possible.

If using a FoodSaver, use it to marinate by pumping out the air and shaking the container to help the marinade penetrate the chicken.

Let the chicken marinate for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator.

After marinating, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and the marinade container.

Prepare a baking sheet to create a flat cooking surface on the grill or smoker.

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