Description
A straightforward recipe for flavorful chicken marinated in traditional Mojo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (thighs or breasts)
- 1 cup sour orange juice (or 1/2 cup orange juice mixed with 1/2 cup lime juice)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice mixture, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the chicken pieces in a large zip-top bag or non-reactive dish.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Refrigerate and marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill or oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove chicken from the marinade, discarding the excess liquid.
- Grill or bake the chicken until cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit (about 25-35 minutes depending on the cut).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you cannot find sour oranges, the mix of orange and lime juice works well.
- You can use the leftover marinade as a basting sauce during the last 10 minutes of cooking if you boil it first for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: Mojo Chicken, Cuban chicken, citrus marinade, grilled chicken, baked chicken