Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl Rodeo LewistonLa Escondida Special Recipe

La Escondida Special Recipe

Inspired by El Rodeo Lewiston
Time1h
Serves4

Marinated chicken breast grilled with onions and mushrooms and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Served with rice, lettuce, sour cream and three warm flour tortillas.

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Ingredients

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Marinated Chicken

Grilled Toppings

Serving Accompaniments

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.

Grilling the Chicken and Toppings

  1. 3

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 4

    Grill the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  3. 5

    Sauté the Onions and Mushrooms

    While the chicken is grilling, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a little olive oil, then add the sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 6

    Melt the Cheese

    After grilling the chicken, place the sautéed onions and mushrooms on top of each chicken breast. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover the grill for a few minutes until the cheese melts.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 7

    Cook the Rice

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of white rice and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

Serving

  1. 8

    Prepare the Serving Plate

    On a serving plate, place a portion of rice, shredded lettuce, and a dollop of sour cream.

  2. 9

    Add the Chicken

    Place the grilled chicken breasts with melted cheese on top of the rice.

  3. 10

    Warm the Tortillas

    Warm the flour tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for a few seconds on each side until soft.

  4. 11

    Serve

    Serve the chicken with warm tortillas on the side for wrapping.

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