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Pollo Tropical Chicken Recipe

June 23, 2022 by Greta Talas 13 Comments

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Pollo Tropical Chicken Recipe is a moist, juicy, and tropical chicken recipe, which is grilled originally outside. Gives a tropical vibe with all the delicious orange, pineapple, and lemon juice. For Latin-Caribbean cuisine lovers is a perfect Tropical Chicken recipe.

pollo tropical chicken recipe

With all the tropical ingredients this chicken will be a winner. Not to mention, for the grill and bbq lovers it will be a jackpot. Honestly, I made my chicken (in the picture) with an “inside” grill. I wasn’t doing it outside. The taste was so…tropical. The look, well not bad. Probably grilled with a backyard grill would look more golden and crispy on the outside.

The Pollo Tropical Chicken recipe is best known for marinated and grilled chicken and various sides including black beans and rice, corn casserole, and more. Check out my Dominican Bean Stew, the Instant Pot Basmati Rice, or a Healthy Calabacitas Recipe for the perfect sides.

Ingredients for the Pollo Tropical Chicken Recipe

First, make the marinade for the chicken which will give you the “tropical vibe”. It will feel more authentic if you use fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, and lemon juice.

pollo tropical chicken recipe

Marinade

Use fresh orange, pineapple, and lemon (or lime also good) juice. Add all the dry ingredients to the juice mixture or rub spices over the chicken until nicely and evenly coated.

It is best if you rested for 4 hours in your fridge. But if you really are in hurry, add it to your fridge for 20 minutes.

Instruction Step by Step

  1. Clean the chicken, take out the bones and take off the skin. Slice them for your taste.
  2. In a small bowl combine all ingredients. Add garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix well.
  3. Sprinkle spice mixture over chicken pieces. Rub spices over chicken until well and evenly coated.
  4. Pour orange juice and pineapple juice into a large dish. Add the chicken pieces into it.
  5. Rest them in the fridge for at least 4 hours. ( In an emergency you can leave it for at least 20 minutes.)
  6. Straight from the large dish take them out, allow excess to drip off, and place chicken on the grill.
  7. Brush chicken with the marinade every minute, until done.
  8. Grill chicken on each side for 5 minutes or until done.
pollo tropical chicken recipe

Other Chicken Recipes

  • Presidents Chicken Recipe (easy and fast recipe)
pollo tropical chicken recipe

Pollo Tropical Chicken Recipe

This is a copycat of the Pollo Tropical Chicken recipe. Our love for the grilled chicken is endless. Mixed with a nice tropical vibe just undeniably delicious.
5 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Resting in The Fridge (Optional) 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4 people
Calories 240 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Chicken Breast Skinless, Boneless
  • 1 cup Orange Juice
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice
  • ⅓ cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder or fresh garlic mashed into a paste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp fresh Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Clean the chicken, take out the bones and take off the skin. Slice them for your taste.
  • In a small bowl combine all ingredients. Add garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Mix well.
  • Sprinkle spice mixture over chicken pieces. Rub spices over chicken until well and evenly coated.
  • Pour orange juice and pineapple juice into a large dish. Add the chicken pieces into it.
  • Rest them in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  • Straight from the large dish take them out, allow excess to drip off, and place chicken on the grill.
  • Brush chicken with the marinade every minute, until done.
  • Grill chicken on each side for 5 minutes or until done.
  • Preferably served with rice and beans.

Notes

  • If you are in a hurry just rest them in the fridge for 20 minutes. It’s still you going to have a beautiful tropical vibe 😉 
Keyword pollo tropical chicken marinade recipe, Pollo Tropical Chicken Recipe, pollo tropical recipe

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Comments

  1. Natalie

    June 30, 2022 at 4:38 am

    5 stars
    Great kid-friendly chicken recipe, thanks!

    Reply
  2. Swathi

    June 29, 2022 at 11:21 pm

    5 stars
    This tropical chicken looks delicious perfect meal with bowl of salad.

    Reply
  3. Paula

    June 29, 2022 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    My family loves this recipe. It’s very easy and has great flavor!

    Reply
  4. Gen

    June 29, 2022 at 10:43 am

    5 stars
    Flavorful and so easy! Thank you for this tasty weeknight recipe.

    Reply
  5. Raquel

    June 29, 2022 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    This is a great weeknight dinner recipe. Easy to make and tasty!

    Reply
  6. Gloria

    June 29, 2022 at 8:49 am

    5 stars
    You can never have too many delicious chicken recipes.

    Reply
  7. Natalie

    June 29, 2022 at 5:36 am

    5 stars
    Loved your chicken recipe, simple, and delicious!

    Reply
  8. Roxie

    June 29, 2022 at 1:28 am

    5 stars
    Refreshing and delicious. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  9. Cami

    June 28, 2022 at 9:15 pm

    This is perfect for lunch! So delicious!

    Reply
  10. Shelby

    June 28, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    5 stars
    The citrus in this is so refreshing and the chicken comes out super juicy! A great summer meal to enjoy outside.

    Reply
  11. Kim

    June 28, 2022 at 6:14 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious! It was light and fresh and perfect for a summer lunch.

    Reply
  12. Clair

    June 28, 2022 at 11:54 am

    This was delicious. And so juicy!!! I think the fruit juices helped add moisture as it was the juiciest chicken I have ever cooked

    Reply
  13. Jere Cassidy

    June 28, 2022 at 11:37 am

    5 stars
    Oh I love all the citrus flavors in the marinade for such great flavor. Will definitely try the lime next time and I think I will do kabobs.

    Reply

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