Ernie's Chicken is a legendary, long-standing menu favorite at , the celebrated Texas-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain.

The Original-Style Recipe: Ernie’s Chicken Mi Cocina

This recipe serves 4 people and takes about 45 minutes (plus 2 hours for marinating).

The Ernie's Chicken recipe from the Mi Cocina restaurant chain is a legendary favorite featuring a marinated, grilled 9 oz chicken breast topped with either a Sour Cream Sauce or a Poblano Cream Sauce. While often associated with the restaurant, home-cooked versions frequently appear on social media platforms like TikTok. The Official Ernie's Chicken (Mi Cocina Restaurant Style)

• Savory: Garlic, cumin, grilled chicken, cheese.
• Fatty: Heavy cream, sour cream, butter.
• Acidic: Lime juice in marinade, plus lime garnish.
• Salty: Kosher salt and asadero cheese’s natural salinity.