Mojito Chicken Recipe

Name: Mojito Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lime zest; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 chicken breasts, skinned and boneless; 1 lime, cut in wedges; 6 mint sprigs

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 chicken breasts, skinned and boneless
1 lime, cut in wedges
6 mint sprigs

1
Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, honey, garlic, cumin, chopped mint, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
2
Transfer one half of mixture into a covered container and refrigerate.
3
Transfer the remaining the remainder of the mixture into a gallon size Zip Lock bag and add the chicken.
4
Squeeze out the air from bag and seal.
5
Let chicken marinade for at least 2 hours, or over night.
6
Preheat grill.
7
Remove the chicken from the bag and discard excess marinade.
8
Place chicken on grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
9
While chicken is cooking, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to boil.
10
Transfer cooked chicken to a platter and spoon hot marinade on top.
11
Garnish with lime wedges and a sprig of mint and serve.

381

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons lime zest, 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Mojito Chicken

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