Mojo-Licious Chicken Recipe

Name: Mojo-Licious Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 small chili peppers or 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ¾ cup orange juice; ⅓ cup lime juice; 1 ½ teaspoons orange peel, shredded; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 12 lbs meaty chicken pieces

Servings: persons

1
Saute garlic and chile pepper in olive oil and cool.
2
Add remaining seasonings.
3
Place chicken in plastic ziplock bag and pour in all but 1/3 C marinade.
4
Refrigerate remaining marinade.
5
Seal bag and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours, turnuing occasionally.
6
Coat grill rack with nonstick cooking spray.
7
Preheat grill to medium heat and prepare for indirect cooking.
8
Drain chicken, discard marinade.
9
Grill covered (turning occasionally) for 30-40 minutes until until juices run clear when tested and is no longer pink.
10
(180 dg.)
11
Brush remaining marinade on all sides of chicken during last minutes of grilling.

380

kcal

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 small chili peppers or 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, ¾ cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Mojo-Licious 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!

Mojo-Licious Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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