Description
This Cuban Mojo Chicken recipe features tender, flavorful chicken thighs marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, citrus, and spices, grilled to perfection, and finished with a tangy dipping sauce. It’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed on its own or added to various meals.
Ingredients
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Mojo Marinade:
- 6 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 medium shallot, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 lime, zested (approx. 2 teaspoons grated lime zest)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Orange Juice
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Chicken:
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Prepare the Mojo Marinade: In a high-powered blender, combine all the marinade ingredients and blend until smooth. Reserve ⅓ cup of marinade for the dipping sauce.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken to the remaining marinade and refrigerate for at least an hour or up to a day.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 10-15 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes, until fully cooked.
- Prepare the Dipping Sauce: Transfer the reserved marinade to a skillet and reduce over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Drizzle over the grilled chicken before serving.
Notes
- Most Mojo Chicken recipes don’t include a dipping sauce, but this one does – be sure to reserve and reduce the marinade for an extra burst of flavor!
- This versatile dish can be used in various ways, from burrito bowls to rice bowls, making it a go-to chicken recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
