El Pollo Loco Marinade

El Pollo Chicken Marinade

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • Β½ tsp Dried Oregano Crumbled
  • 6 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 tbsp White Vinegar
  • β…› tsp Ground Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice
  • ΒΌ tsp Mild Chili pepper Remove stem and seeds and finely chop
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 4 lbs Frying Chicken cut up
  • Β½ tsp Salt
  • 8 Drops Yellow Food colouring Optional

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except chicken.
  • Measure out 1/4 cup marinade and reserve for basting while grilling.
  • Place chicken in a shallow bowl or zip lock bag and cover with marinade.
  • Refrigerate overnight, turning at least once.
  • Remove chicken from fridge 45 mins before cooking.
  • Drain and grill over medium coals/fire for 25-35 minutes until no trace of pink colour remains. Turning every 10 mins.
  • Baste frequently with reserved ΒΌ cup marinade while cooking.