Cuban Lemon-Garlic Chicken

Name: Cuban Lemon-Garlic Chicken
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 orange, juiced; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground white pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ cup olive oil; 2 pounds chicken thighs

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Bring the taste of Havana to your kitchen with this flavor-packed chicken recipe. This Cuban dish features garlic and a blend of citrus juices in a special "mojo" marinade. The marinade infuses the meat with spices and acidity, resulting in tender, flavorful meat. If you have time, marinate the chicken thighs 24 hours in advance to get maximum flavor. Broiling the chicken after it's baked creates addictive, super crispy skin. In Cuba, this type of chicken dish would typically be served with "arroz con gris" (rice and beans) and fried plantains.

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Mealthy Tip

Chicken thighs are less expensive and have more flavor than the breasts, especially when cooked with the skin and bones left intact. For a lower fat alternative, use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts. Marinating the chicken for at least an hour adds lots of flavor and helps the meat stay moist.

For more Cuban-inspired recipes, you might enjoy:

Pressure Cooker Cuban Ropa Vieja

Slow Cooker Cuban Pork

Pressure Cooker Cuban Pork

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 632 calories; 45g fat; 7.2g carbohydrates; 54g protein; 290mg cholesterol; 925mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 632		Calories from Fat 405
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45g		69%
	Saturated Fat 11g	56%
	Trans Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9g
	Monounsaturated Fat 24.4g
Cholesterol 290mg		97%
Sodium 925mg		39%
Total Carbohydrate 7.2g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
	Sugars 3.4g
Protein 54g

Vitamin A 5%		Vitamin C 47%
Calcium 4%		Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Gluten-free Sugar-free Low-carb Dairy-free Latin American Caribbean Lunch Dinner Oven Chicken Chicken Thighs

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Aja A says:

The flavors of this chicken were so good! I ended up using chicken breasts instead of thighs and the chicken was still juicy. I placed this chicken on top of some leftover black beans and it was delicious. Will use this rub again!

Katie Hason says:

I love Latin food! I paired this chicken with rice and black beans, and a side of tostones. I also added more white pepper for extra spice. We will definitely be making this again. I bet you can also shred the chicken and use the meat in tacos or tostadas? I might try that next time.

Sam Dalton says:

This is a very authentic tasting recipe. We made this with plantains and I used skin-on chicken to get it nice and crisp on the outside, and juicy on the insider. Very flavorful, good recipe!

Leah M says:

I've made mojo sauce a few times, never with lemon or coriander. I liked the way this turned out. We used a marinator machine so we only had to marinate it for about 20 minutes. The meat turned out tender and juicy, and beautiful flavors. Well done!

McKenzie C says:

I've always been a fan of mojo sauce, and I've found and purchased the jarred store bought version before. This homemade recipe is so easy, much fresher, and better tasting. We used it on chicken breasts and it turned out great.