Homemade Pollo Loco

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

– 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:

– Store-bought queso cheese for topping

Instructions

Cooking the Chicken:

1. Prepare Chicken: In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken.
2. Season Chicken: Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Cook Chicken: Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it starts to caramelize and is fully cooked through.

Making the Rice:

1. Prepare Rice: In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
2. Add Flavors: Add the vegetable oil, Knorr tomato bouillon with chicken flavor, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the water.
3. 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.
4. Fluff Rice: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.

Assembling the Dish:

1. Plate Rice: Place a serving of rice on each plate.
2. Add Chicken: Top the rice with a portion of the cooked chicken strips.
3. 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!

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