Quick and Easy Cuban Mojo Chicken

Name: Quick and Easy Cuban Mojo Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ - 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts*; salt and pepper, to taste; ¼ cup orange juice; ¼ cup lime juice; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; fresh cilantro (optional garnish)

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
2112 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
International

Quick and Easy Cuban Mojo Chicken

Maisie Hall

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A fresh and bright citrus marinade creates a Quick and Easy Cuban Mojo Chicken that's perfect on the grill or in a skillet!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 ½ - 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts*
salt and pepper, to taste

For the Mojo Sauce:

¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
fresh cilantro (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Place chicken in a large zip-top bag or container with a lid. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
In a medium bowl, whisk together Mojo Sauce ingredients until completely combined. Set aside ¼ cup of sauce to use for basting later.
Pour remaining sauce over chicken, seal bag, and marinate for 15 minutes on the counter (or up to 1 hour in the refrigerator).
When ready to cook, remove chicken from the marinade. Discard marinade in the bag.
Heat a large nonstick skillet, grill pan, or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Coat skillet or grill with cooking spray or oil to prevent sticking. Sear or grill chicken on each side until golden, crispy and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side, or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F).* Baste with reserved marinade as the chicken cooks.
Allow meat to rest for about 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Notes

*I used 5 small chicken breasts that were approximately 5 ounces each. If you are using larger chicken breasts, you can slice them in half so that they cook faster or just increase your cooking time.
Cooking Just for Two? Prepare just 3/4-lb. - 1 lb. of chicken breasts. You can create the same amount of marinade, and just set aside plenty of extra for basting. You can never have too much Mojo Sauce! The rest of the cooking instructions remain the same.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4ounces of chicken and 2 T mojo sauce Calories 211.2kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 26.2g (52%) Fat 10.8g (17%) Saturated Fat 1.8g (9%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g Monounsaturated Fat 6.6g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 460.8mg (19%) Potassium 320mg (9%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2112 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	4ounces of chicken and 2 T mojo sauce
Calories	211.2kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	26.2g	52%
Fat	10.8g	17%
Saturated Fat	1.8g	9%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.4g	8%
Monounsaturated Fat	6.6g	33%
Cholesterol	66mg	22%
Sodium	460.8mg	19%
Potassium	320mg	7%
Sugar	1g	2%