Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsCabos Cantina & Grill 2Pollo Tropical Recipe

Pollo Tropical Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Grilled marinated chicken cooked with grilled vegetables topped with our homemade white sauce and a slice of pineapple and rice.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Grilled Vegetables

Additional Ingredients

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and ensure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Grilling

  1. 3

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill for 6-8 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).

  2. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    In a bowl, toss the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 5

    Grill the Vegetables

    Place the seasoned vegetables on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred.

  4. 6

    Grill the Pineapple

    Add pineapple slices to the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized.

Preparing the White Sauce

  1. 7

    Make the White Sauce

    In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Serving

  1. 8

    Assemble the Dish

    On each plate, serve a portion of cooked rice, top with grilled chicken, grilled vegetables, a slice of grilled pineapple, and drizzle with the white sauce.

  2. 9

    Enjoy!

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Pollo Tropical!

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