Pollo Loco Chicken and Rice with Queso (Easy Family Dinner)
Make Pollo Loco at home with citrus-marinated chicken, savory tomato rice, and warm queso. This Mexican-inspired chicken and rice dinner is creamy,…
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- Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb (680 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or annatto powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 cup (190 g) long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups (415 ml) chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 g) canned diced green chiles
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (240 g) queso blanco dip or white cheese sauce
- 2 tablespoons milk, plus more as needed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Sliced jalapeno or pico de gallo, optional
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