We were after a char-grilled chicken infused with citrus and spice inspired by the chicken made at El Pollo Loco, the restaurant chain founded by Juan Francisco “Pancho” Ochoa.
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Is it only me… Morgan is like the alternative version of Lan. They have the same vibe ✨️
Absolutely love El Pollo Loco, delicious open flame cooked ….. i’m salivating just thinking about it lol
Thank you Morgan for the recipe, I just made it and it was absolutely delicious good job on developing this recipe.❤😮
I will never buy at Pollo Loco again since I got a meal consisting of nothing for almost $10 about 9 years ago. It was tasteless as well!
How do I make this in the oven?Dont have a grill
Now post the recipe for their avocado salsa please
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Yum!! ❤😋
This young lady is a star
Literally dozens if not hundreds of Mexicans and Mexican Americans have named their restaurants El Pollo Loco. You probably can’t just go by the name to find one of his restaurants. Granted if you Google your come up with the chain, but other than the southwest you find bunches of restaurants not with the chain.
Hello Morgan, long time no see…
I'm surprised she didn't grill the oranges a bit?
Morgan ❤❤
Why does juice make chicken tough?
Must try, looks delicious!
El Pollo Loco is not just in Mexico and California btw.
Sour Orange is the key…..
This is a great way to make chicken. Thanks for the video and ideas.
WHY IS IT THAT EVER TIME THERE ISA CHICKEN RECIPE, We get a demonstration on how to break down a Whole chicken .,
Is it necessary or not, there are available chicken parts in the Market ready to purchase.
Grill master Morgan! 🤩
I wonder if you could use manatee for this recipe.
For the first time ever, I am disappointed in these videos. I honestly never thought that I would have to be vigilant with regard to food safety with these videos, but I have been proven wrong. As a Poultry food microbiologist for the cooperative extension service I know that chicken must be cooked 165°F.
This looks great. If i wasnt going to marinate it for as long, id add some juice. Sadly though, its next to impossible to get enough smoke from a gas grill.
This video recipe is not correct if you have a charcoal grill to use. 🤬😡😡😡😡😡
It’s not fair to have a recipe that needs to be Grilled, I live in a small apartment in a retirement complex .. I was a professional chef an instructor for many years, I can outcook most chefs, So I cook All my meals for myself.