By Alanna Smith
Homemade Pollo Loco
14 steps
Prep:40minCook:1h
Homemade Pollo Loco Recipe
It's a satisfying and delicious meal that's perfect for any day of the week. Enjoy your cooking!
Updated at: Wed, 10 Jan 2024 03:56:40 GMT
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Ingredients
6 servings
For the chicken
For the Rice
4 cupswater
2 cupswhite rice
3 Tbspvegetable oil
3 Tbsptomato bouillon
chicken flavor
garlic powder
onion powder
salt
pepper
Additional
Instructions
Step 1
Cooking the Chicken:
Step 2
Prepare Chicken: In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken.
Step 3
Season Chicken: Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Step 4
Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it starts to caramelize and is fully cooked through.
Step 5
Making the Rice:
Step 6
Prepare Rice: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Step 7
Add Flavors: Add the vegetable oil, Knorr tomato bouillon with chicken flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the water.
Step 8
Cook Rice: Add the rice to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 25 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Step 9
Fluff Rice: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
Step 10
Assembling the Dish:
Step 11
Plate Rice: Place a serving of rice on each plate.
Step 12
Add Chicken: Top the rice with a portion of the cooked chicken strips.
Step 13
Finish with Queso: Drizzle or spoon the store-bought queso cheese over the chicken and rice.
Step 14
Serve this Homemade Pollo Loco hot, enjoying the blend of savory chicken, flavorful rice, and the creamy, cheesy topping of queso
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