Herb Chicken With Cuban Mojo Recipe

Name: Herb Chicken With Cuban Mojo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 boneless chicken thighs or 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts, skin on; 1 tablespoon lime zest; ¼ cup lime juice; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste); salt; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; salt; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; ¼ cup olive oil

Servings: persons

12 boneless chicken thighs or 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts, skin on
1 tablespoon lime zest
¼ cup lime juice
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
salt
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
salt
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
¼ cup olive oil

1
Trim fat and extra skin from thighs.
2
Combine lime zest and juice, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and 3 tbsp oil in a bowl.
3
Toss with chicken and marinate for 1 hour on the counter or up to 4 hours, refrigerated.
4
Preheat oven to 400F
5
Heat remaining oil in non-stick skillet.
6
Drain chicken, add the pieces skin-side-down, do not crowd the pan.
7
Fry 3 minutes.
8
Turn over and fry 1 minute more.
9
Continue browning remaining chicken.
10
Place on rack in oven over a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until juices are clear.
11
To make the mojo:.
12
Combine all ingredients except olive oil in bowl.
13
Heat olive oil in a pot until very hot.
14
Pour olive oil over mixture.
15
Cool and reserve until needed.
16
Serve chicken drizzled with mojo sauce.

905

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 12 boneless chicken thighs or 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts, skin on, 1 tablespoon lime zest, ¼ cup lime juice, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Herb Chicken With Cuban Mojo 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.

Herb Chicken With Cuban Mojo

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