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Cuban Mojo Grilled Chicken

Cuban Mojo Grilled Chicken is the perfect tender and juicy chicken marinated in a delicious citrus sauce with grilling or baking instructions.

Prep Time
4 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
4 hrs 12 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro , chopped
  • 4 chicken breasts , boneless skinless

Instructions

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  1. Whisk together vegetable oil, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and cilantro in a small bowl.
  2. Pour into a zip lock bag with 4 chicken breasts you've scored on the top.
  3. Marinate for 4-8 hours.
To cook on the grill:
  1. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side on direct heat.
To cook in the oven:
  1. Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 908mg (38%) Potassium 762mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 621IU (12%) Vitamin C 30mg (33%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 908mg 38%
Potassium 762mg 16%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 621IU 12%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.