Cuban Fried Chicken With Mojo Seasoning Recipe

Name: Cuban Fried Chicken With Mojo Seasoning
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 6 garlic cloves (crushed); 1/2 onion (sliced in rings); olive oil (for frying); 3 tablespoons olive oil (heated); 2 tablespoons onions (finely chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (chopped); 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 dash bay leaf powder; 1 dash black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon sherry wine; 1/2 teaspoon vinegar; fresh parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
6 garlic cloves (crushed)
1/2 onion (sliced in rings)
olive oil (for frying)
3 tablespoons olive oil (heated)
2 tablespoons onions (finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh oregano (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 dash bay leaf powder
1 dash black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
fresh parsley (to garnish)

1
To make the mojo, mix onion and garlic, along with the spices, salt and pepper in a bowl. Add these to a pan which has heated olive oil in it. Cook just until onion becomes translucent and then add juice, water, wine and vinegar; simmer about 5 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Sauce yield: 1/2 cup.
2
To make the chicken, pierce meat in several places with long fork prongs and place in non-reactive (glass or stainless steel) bowl. Combine garlic and Mojo Seasoning Sauce. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
3
Remove chicken breasts from marinade, pat dry and fry them in olive oil until they are golden brown. Place chicken on serving platter and keep warm. Remove onion and garlic from marinade and brown in same pan. Sprinkle over chicken and garnish with parsley.

585

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 6 garlic cloves (crushed), 1/2 onion (sliced in rings), olive oil (for frying), and more.

Yes, Cuban Fried Chicken With Mojo Seasoning falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cuban Fried Chicken With Mojo Seasoning

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