Mama'S Mojito Chicken Recipe

Name: Mama'S Mojito Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -4 lbs chicken or 2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; Marinade; 1/2 cup rum; 1/2 cup mint, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon lime zest (optional); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 2 tablespoons cumin (We love cumin but if you are not cumin crazy, reduce it by half); 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

3 -4 lbs chicken or 2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
1/2 cup rum
1/2 cup mint, chopped
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest (optional)
1/4 cup sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons cumin (We love cumin but if you are not cumin crazy, reduce it by half)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Combine ALL marinade ingredients together in a blender; blend until smooth.
2
Pour into a zipper seal bag.
3
Add chicken breasts and allow to marinade in refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
4
Discard marinade after that time.
5
At this point the chicken may either be roasted in the oven at 425 F or cooked on a grill.
6
Cook just until meat is no longer pink in middle, about 20 minutes; turn once during cooking.
7
Note: Feel free to adjust seasonings to your liking. Amount of hot pepper can be increased or omitted if you prefer.

306

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -4 lbs chicken or 2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, Marinade, 1/2 cup rum, 1/2 cup mint, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mama'S 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.

Mama'S Mojito Chicken

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