Sixteen Spice Chicken
SIXTEEN SPICE CHICKENMesa Grill Recipe1 roasting chicken, whole washed and dried1 gallon water1/4 cup salt, Kosher1/2 cup brown sugar3 tablespoons cinnamon3 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder3...
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SPICE CRUSTED STRIP STEAKÂ Mesa Grill Recipe2 tablespoons ancho chile powder1 tablespoon Spanish paprika1 tablespoon ground coriander1 tablespoon dry mustard1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano1 1/2 teaspoons...
View ArticleNew Mexican Spice Rubbed Pork
NEW MEXICAN SPICE RUBBED PORKMesa Grill Recipe2 tablespoons olive oil1 (2 lb.) pork tenderloinsaltNew Mexican Rub:2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder2 tablespoons light brown sugar1 tablespoon...
View ArticleGuajillo Apple Pandowdy
GUAJILLO APPLE PANDOWDYBlue Mesa Grill Recipe2 cups sugar (divided use)2 teaspoons ground cinnamon3 tablespoons cornstarch3 1/2 pounds Honeycrisp or Pink Lady apples, peeled and sliced 1/3 inch thick13...
View ArticleBlue Corn Crab Cakes
BLUE CORN CRAB CAKESMesa Grill Recipe6 tablespoons olive oil1 medium red onion, diced2 cloves garlic, finely chopped2 jalapeno chiles, diced1/4 cup sour cream or crème fraîche1/4 cup prepared...
View ArticleMesa Burger
MESA BURGERMesa Grill Recipe1/4 cup Dijon mustard1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, drained1 large Vidalia onion, sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices2 tablespoons canola oilkosher salt and...
View ArticleSmoked Shrimp Tacos
SMOKED SHRIMP TACOSMesa Grill RecipeSmoked Chile Butter:2 sticks unsalted butter, softened2 chipotle peppers, canned in adobo2 cloves garlic2 tablespoons chopped shallots1 lime, juicedsalt and freshly...
View ArticleChocolate Coconut Bread Pudding
CHOCOLATE COCONUT BREAD PUDDINGMesa Grill Restaurant RecipeGanache:1/3 cup heavy cream1/3 cup coarsely chopped bittersweet chocolateBring heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from the...
View ArticleChicken and Mushroom Posole Soup
CHICKEN and MUSHROOM POSOLE SOUPMesa Grill Recipe2 (8 oz.) boneless, skin-on chicken breast halves (see note)2 tablespoons canola oilKosher saltfreshly ground black pepper2 ancho chiles1 ounce dried...
View ArticleChunky Guacamole
CHUNKY GUACAMOLEFrontera Grill Restaurant Recipe1/2 small yellow onion, finely choppedfresh hot green Chiles to taste (such as 2 Serranos or 1 jalapeno), Â stemmed, seeded and very finely chopped1 large...
View ArticleQuinoa Fritters
QUINOA FRITTERSBorder Grill Restaurant Recipe6 cups white or black quinoa, rinsed and drained12 cups water2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 3/4 cups grated cotija, divided2 1/2 tablespoon saltto taste,...
View ArticleBaja Layered Salad
BAJA LAYERED SALADEl Pollo Loco Restaurant  Recipe1 (10 oz.) bag Romaine and or Iceberg lettuce mix or 12 cups cut lettuce1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese2 large tomatoes, diced1 (7 1/2 oz.) can sliced...
View ArticleChicken Chile Enchiladas
CHICKEN CHILE ENCHILADASEl Pollo Loco Restaurant Recipenonstick cooking spray1 (20 oz.) can enchilada sauce, heated6 (6 1/2 inch) corn tortillas, heated3 to 5 pieces (about 2 cups) El Pollo Loco...
View ArticleDel Sol Chicken Tortilla Bake
DEL SOL CHICKEN TORTILLA BAKEEl Pollo Loco Restaurant Recipenonstick cooking spray3 to 5 pieces (about 2 cups) El Pollo Loco Grilled Chicken, skinned, de-boned and cubed3/4 cup each: shredded Pepper...
View ArticleFlame Grilled Chicken Fajitas
FLAME GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITASEl Pollo Loco Restaurant Recipe2 medium bell peppers, seeded and sliced, and fresh onions1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 tablespoon fajita seasoning3 to 5 pieces (about 2 cups)...
View ArticleLoco for Nachos
LOCO for NACHOSEl Pollo Loco Restaurant Recipe1 pound bag plain or multi-colored tortilla chips1 (16 oz.) can refried beans, heated3 to 5 pieces (about 2 cups) El Pollo Loco Grilled Chicken, skinned,...
View ArticleChicken Chili
CHICKEN CHILIEl Pollo Loco Restaurant Recipe2 (26 oz.) cans Ranch Style Beans, undrained1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, undrained1 (10 oz.) can Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel...
View ArticleBean Dip
BEAN DIPEl Pollo Loco Restaurant Recipe2 (16 oz.) cans refried beans3-5 pieces (about 2 cups) El PolloLoco Grilled Chicken, skinned, de-boned and diced1 cup each of shredded Cheddar and Jack cheese1...
View ArticleSouth of the Border Chicken Soup
SOUTH of the BORDER CHICKEN SOUPEl Pollo Loco2 teaspoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic3-5 pieces (about 2 cups) El Pollo Loco Grilled Chicken, skinned, de-boned and shredded3 cups any...
View ArticleTumbleweed White Chili
WHITE CHILITumbleweed Tex Mex Grill Restaurant Recipe1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes1/4 cup onion, chopped1 cup chicken broth1 can green chiles,...
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