Pollo Tropical Chicken Recipe
This Pollo Tropical chicken recipe is an easy copycat of the restaurant's classic. It's perfect for a quick, easy weeknight meal and can be made with chicken breasts or thighs. The chicken is mixed with lime juice, garlic, cumin, and oregano, then grilled or baked until cooked through.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken breasts or thighs
- 1/2 cup Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place chicken in a large resealable bag or container, and pour in the marinade.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
- Alternately, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes.
- Serve with rice and beans.
- Enjoy!