Pollo Rancho Luna: Moon Ranch Chicken Recipe

Name: Pollo Rancho Luna: Moon Ranch Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken; 6 garlic cloves, chopped, plus 6 chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1/2 cup lime juice, plus 1/4 cup; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup cooking sherry; 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 cup oil; 1 white onion, finely dice; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken
6 garlic cloves, chopped, plus 6 chopped
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
1/2 cup lime juice, plus 1/4 cup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup cooking sherry
1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 cup oil
1 white onion, finely dice
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper

1
Cut chicken by the backbone and remove the backbone, keeping the rest of the chicken in one piece.
2
Place the chicken in a sealable plastic bag or a baking dish large enough to hold the chicken.
3
In a blender, combine 1/2 the garlic, oregano, cumin, 1/2 cup lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, sherry and 1/4 cup olive oil.
4
Puree until smooth.
5
Pour over the chicken and make sure the chicken in entirely coated.
6
Marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
7
Preheat a grill.
8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
9
Grill the chicken over medium heat, using something heavy to weigh the chicken down, for 5 minutes per side.
10
Place in an ovenproof dish or saute pan and finish cooking in the oven for 12 minutes.
11
In a small saucepan, heat the remaining olive oil.
12
Add the remaining garlic and onions, and cook until fragrant.
13
Let cool and add the remaining lime juice, orange juice, and parsley.
14
Adjust seasonings and serve with the grilled chicken.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken, 6 garlic cloves, chopped, plus 6 chopped, 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped, 1 tablespoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Pollo Rancho Luna: Moon Ranch Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pollo Rancho Luna: Moon Ranch Chicken

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