Citrus Marinated Chicken (El Pollo Loco Copycat)
Servings: 6
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 2 +lbs thinly sliced chicken breast, or regular chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise (I've done up to 4 lbs with this amount of marinade)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice OR 1 cup of fresh pineapple, pureed
- 2 lemons, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 large limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 6 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except chicken, including the juiced fruit rinds, in a large Ziploc bag. Add in chicken and marinate overnight.
- When ready to cook, remove chicken and discard marinade. Grill chicken for about 5 minutes a side over medium-high heat, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Notes
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WW Freestyle SmartPoints: 0-1 SP depending on how you want to count marinade and how much chicken you eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g