Pollo Loco Chicken and Rice with Queso (Easy Family Dinner) - My Home Made Recipe

Pollo Loco Chicken and Rice with Queso (Easy Family Dinner) - My Home Made Recipe

myhomemaderecipe.com

Make Pollo Loco at home with citrus-marinated chicken, savory tomato rice, and warm queso. This Mexican-inspired chicken and rice dinner is creamy,…

View full recipe on myhomemaderecipe.com

Recipe Saint is a recipe index: we list the ingredients so you can search, save and plan. The full method, times and servings are on the publisher's page at myhomemaderecipe.com.

Share this recipe:

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

More Like This