Pollo Tropical Chicken Recipe
Pollo Tropical Chicken Recipe is a flavorful Caribbean-inspired dish that combines zesty citrus and bold spices.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken quarters
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Wash chicken under cold water.
- Pat dry using paper towels.
- Place chicken into large bowl.
- Add orange juice into bowl.
- Squeeze lime juice over chicken.
- Add minced garlic and olive oil.
- Mix cumin, oregano, paprika, pepper.
- Sprinkle salt evenly over chicken.
- Add soy sauce for flavor depth.
- Mix marinade with whisk gently.
- Pour marinade over chicken completely.
- Place chicken in ziplock bag.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from refrigerator.
- Place chicken directly on grill.
- Cook chicken for seven minutes each side.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill once fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Always marinate for at least four hours.
- Use fresh citrus juices for better flavor.
- Grill over charcoal for smoky taste.
- Do not overcook to keep chicken juicy.
- Let chicken rest before serving.