Mojo Chicken
Sea Salt Savorings
Cuban mojo chicken is marinated in a tropical citrus mixture that is bursting with delicious flavor. The chicken is incredibly tender and juicy and can be added to make a mojo chicken and rice bowl!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
marinade 30 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 1100 kcal
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 tsp orange juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 5 cloves garlic finely chopped
To make a mojo chicken bowl
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1/2 cup canned southwest corn drained
- 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 avocado sliced
Combine the olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, orange zest, salt, oregano, cumin, and garlic in a large bowl or Zip Lock bag. Save 1/3 cup of the marinade and place it in the fridge in a separate container.
Place the chicken breasts in the mojo marinade and make sure they are submerged. Place the mojo chicken in the fridge and allow it to marinade for 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
Grilling Instructions:
Preheat the grill on medium high. Place the chicken breasts on the grill and grill on each side for 5-8 minutes (depending on thickness) until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Brush the remaining marinade on the chicken every 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill, allow it to rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve. Top with the reserved mojo marinade.
Oven Instructions:
Preheat the oven the 425 degrees. Place the chicken on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, then bake for 15-18 minutes, until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Top with the reserved mojo marinade.
To make a mojo chicken rice bowl:
Add the brown rice to the bottom of the bowl. Slice the chicken into bite size pieces, then add it to the bowl. Add the black beans, corn, avocado slices, and tomatoes to the bowl, then drizzle the reserved mojo marinade on top. Mangia!
Serving: 2gCalories: 1100kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 58gFat: 76gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 51gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1444mgPotassium: 1770mgFiber: 13gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 732IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.