Dinosaur Bbq Mojito Chicken Recipe

Name: Dinosaur Bbq Mojito Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade (use 1 cup for chicken); 1/4 cup chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 cups fresh orange juice; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; Chicken; 8 pieces chicken; 1 large onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

Marinade (use 1 cup for chicken)
1/4 cup chopped garlic
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
2 cups fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
Chicken
8 pieces chicken
1 large onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

1
To make the marinade:
2
Mix the garlic, onions, orange and lime juices in a bowl.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan until just smoking.
4
Cover your arms and put on potholder mitts. Slide the contents of the bowl into the hot oil - be very careful because the liquid will spatter.
5
Simmer for 5 minutes.
6
Season the marinade with the rest of the ingredients.
7
Pour everything into a blender or food processor and pulse 3 times to combine. Pour into a plastic container and cool to room temp; then cover and refrigerate. Will keep for up to 2 weeks.
8
To make the chicken:
9
Spread the chicken out in a baking dish and pour the marinade over it. Rub some of the marinade under the skin.
10
Marinate the chicken for 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
11
Turn the oven onto 375.
12
Scatter the onion over the bottom of a roasting pan, and put the chicken on top, skin side up.
13
Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, til the chicken is golden and cooked through.
14
Serve the chicken with pan juices and sprinkle with parsley to garnish. If desired, squeeze lime wedges over chicken.

726

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Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade (use 1 cup for chicken), 1/4 cup chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon ground black pepper, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Dinosaur Bbq Mojito Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dinosaur Bbq Mojito Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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