Homemade Pollo Loco Recipe

2 pounds of chicken, sliced into strips

2 tablespoons butter

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Salt and pepper

Paprika

For the Rice:

4 cups water

2 cups white rice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons Knorr tomato bouillon with chicken flavor

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Salt and pepper

Additional:

Instructions

Cooking the Chicken:

Prepare Chicken: In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken.

Season Chicken: Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it starts to caramelize and is fully cooked through.

Making the Rice:

Prepare Rice: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.

Add Flavors: Add the vegetable oil, Knorr tomato bouillon with chicken flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the water.

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.

Fluff Rice: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.

Assembling the Dish:

Plate Rice: Place a serving of rice on each plate.

Add Chicken: Top the rice with a portion of the cooked chicken strips.

Finish with Queso: Drizzle or spoon the store-bought queso cheese over the chicken and rice.

Serve this Homemade Pollo Loco hot, enjoying the blend of savory chicken, flavorful rice, and the creamy, cheesy topping of queso. It’s a satisfying and delicious meal that’s perfect for any day of the week. Enjoy your cooking!