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Mojo Sheet Pan Chicken
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Mojo Sheet Pan Chicken

Mojo Sheet Pan Chicken features bone-in, skin-on chicken marinated in a vibrant mixture of garlic, oregano, olive oil, lime, and orange juice. The chicken is roasted on a sheet pan alongside sliced onions, citrus slices, and green olives, which infuse the meat with bright and savory notes. The marinade tenderizes the chicken while imparting a balanced citrus and garlic flavor, making it a flavorful main dish suitable for an easy dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Marinating Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

Mojo sauce:
  • 8 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon oregano fresh or dried
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice from about 4 limes
  • 1/4 cup orange juice from about 1 orange
  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken pieces (I used a mix of thighs, drumsticks, wings)
Sheet Pan:
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and sliced
  • 5 to 6 Orange slices
  • 5 to 6 lime slices
  • 1 cup green olives

Instructions

To Make the Mojo:
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  1. In a mortar and pestle, add the garlic and salt. Using the pestle, crush and twist the garlic until it's smashed. Add the oregano and give it a good mix.
  2. In a medium bowl or resealable plastic bag (like a Ziplock), add the crushed garlic, olive oil, lime juice and orange juice. Use a fork to mix it around.
  3. Sprinkle the chicken with a few pinches of salt and pepper and then transfer the chicken pieces to the resealable plastic bag. Seal up the bag and then give it a good shake so the pieces are all coated in the mojo mixture.
  4. Transfer to the fridge to marinate for 3 hours, ideally overnight, but realistically I know that won’t always happen. Even marinated for 30 minutes is delicious! Marinate for however long works.
When You’re Ready to Bake the Chicken:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. On a clean baking sheet, add the onion, slices or orange and lime, green olives and lastly, the marinated chicken, along with the marinade. Transfer to the oven to bake until chicken is cooked and skin is crispy, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  2. Serve with rice, tostones and/or black beans. YUM!

Notes

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, ideally 3 hours or overnight, to enhance flavor and tenderness.
  • If you don’t have a mortar and pestle, finely mince or crush the garlic with the flat side of a knife before adding to the marinade.
  • This recipe can be prepared ahead by marinating the chicken in the morning and roasting it in the evening.
  • A baking sheet is convenient for roasting and easy cleanup.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4g Calories 234kcal (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g
Calories 234kcal 12%

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