Description
Prepare flavorful, juicy chicken breasts or thighs using a traditional Cuban mojo marinade and grilling technique.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 6 thighs
- 1 cup sour orange juice (or 1/2 cup fresh orange juice plus 1/2 cup fresh lime juice)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the sour orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the mojo marinade.
- Place the chicken in a large resealable bag or shallow 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 to medium-high heat (about 400°F or 200°C). Lightly oil the grates.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the used marinade.
- Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a complete Cuban meal, serve this chicken with white rice, black beans, and fried sweet plantains.
- If you do not have sour oranges, the mix of orange and lime juice provides a close substitute for the required acidity.
- If using chicken thighs, they may require a few extra minutes on the grill compared to breasts.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 16 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 110