El Pollo Loco Chicken Recipe

This is a recipe I found on the web. It's really good but I am still going to go to El Pollo Loco because I love their chicken. If your BBQ chicken is dry or bland use this recipe, it works and is delicious, trust me!  Ive tried a few different recipes for BBQ chicken but this is now my secret recipe (don't tell anyone) Don't skip using the Cumin as it is the flavoring that sets it off!


I hope you enjoy this as much as I have!


Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup corn oil
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
• 2−3 drops yellow food coloring
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 chicken, 2−1/2 to 3 pounds, halved
• Combine oil, butter, onion, garlic, food coloring, cumin, lemon And orange juices in a large shallow pan.
• Add chicken halves,what ever chicken you have
• Turning to coat well.
• Cover and marinate several hours, or overnight.
• Remove chicken from marinade, and then cook over medium coals on Barbecue grill, or in a broiler 4 inches under source of heat, Until browned on both sides and meat is done, turning and basting Frequently, about 25 minutes.
• Cut chicken halves into pieces.
• Serve with beans and rice, corn Or flour tortillas, and fresh salsa.

Let me know what you think!