Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken and Potatoes
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Sheet Pan Mojo Chicken and Potatoes
Description
This recipe features chicken breasts and thighs marinated in mojo criollo sauce, which imparts a citrus-herb flavor profile. The marinade is reserved and combined with olive oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to coat halved baby potatoes. Both the marinated chicken and seasoned potatoes are roasted together on a baking sheet at 400°F until the chicken reaches 165°F internally and potatoes are cooked through.
The roasting method creates a caramelized exterior on the potatoes and juicy, flavorful chicken. Serving the dish with chimichurri sauce adds a bright, garlicky herb note that complements the mojo marinade. This one-pan method simplifies preparation and cleanup while delivering distinct textures and layers of flavor.
Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken is fully cooked. Roasting time is about 45-50 minutes, depending on oven and chicken piece size. The recipe yields a balanced meal suitable for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 mojo criollo sauce recipe
- 4 chicken breast cut in half, boneless skinless
- chicken thigh or 4 pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 lb baby potato washed and sliced in half, multi-colored
- 4 tsp kosher salt
- 4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
- chimichurri to serve
Instructions
- Reserve 3 tbsp mojo for the potatoes.
- In a large zip top bag or shallow dish, marinate chicken for 15-30 minutes up to 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl or large zip top bag, whisk together the reserved mojo, olive oil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, 2 tsp salt and 2 tbsp pepper. Add potatoes and toss around to coat well.
- Put potatoes onto a baking sheet, along with marinated chicken. Season the chicken with the remaining 2 tsp salt and 2 tsp pepper, then pour the oil and mojo mixture from the bowl used with the potatoes over the chicken and potatoes on the baking sheet.
- Bake in oven for 45-50 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (chicken is done at 165 degrees F).
- Serve immediately, with chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for 15 to 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours, to develop flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe doneness.
- This dish is well complemented by chimichurri sauce served alongside.
- Refer to separate recipes for preparing mojo criollo sauce and chimichurri.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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