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This juicy Mojo Chicken is a Cuban flavors bomb. Marinated in a Cuban zesty and garlicky marinade, then roasted to juicy perfection! An easy & healthy chicken recipe of Cuban-style! Perfect for dinner!

If you are looking for new flavors and you have already tried Lemon Garlic Chicken or Garlic Herb Butter Roasted Chicken so many times, I highly recommend this Mojo Chicken. You will become obsessed with the combination of the flavors. It is absolutely amazing!

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WHAT IS MOJO CHICKEN?

Mojo Chicken is a Cuban chicken dish. It is fresh, tangy and bursting with amazing summer flavors. Mojo chicken tastes better than looks. I guarantee you will fall in love with the Mojo marinade and will use for beef, fish and even shrimp in future. Fancy and exotic chicken recipe that is so easy to make! If you haven’t tasted before, try it today!

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What are the ingredients for Mojo Marinade?

This super flavorful, citrusy, tangy and garlicky marinade can turn boring chicken to something truly amazing! The ingredients are very simple and fresh. The marinade is very popular in Cuba where each family has their own version. Some Cuban families use butter, other families prefer olive oil. The recipe is customizable.

  • Zest of orange
  • Zest of lime
  • Orange juice ( secret ingredient)
  • Lime juice
  • Olive oil
  • Garlic cloves
  • Cumin powder
  • Dried oregano
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Best of all, you can use this marinade with any cut of meat whether you plan to cook chicken thighs or drumsticks or roast the whole chicken.

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Try these chicken recipes also

  • Cilantro lime chicken
  • Chicken Fajitas
  •  Baked Chicken Breasts 
  • Black Pepper Chicken
  • Chicken Thighs with mushroom sauce

Try this Mojo chicken and don't forget to leave a comment or rate this recipe!

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MOJO CHICKEN RECIPE

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MOJO CHICKEN


  • Author: Chefjar
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
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This juicy Mojo Chicken is a Cuban flavors bomb. Marinated in a Cuban zesty and garlicky marinade, roasted to juicy perfection! An easy & healthy chicken recipe of Cuban-style! Perfect for dinner!


Ingredients

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  • CHICKEN MOJO MARINADE
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • Orange juice ( freshly squeezed)- ½ cup
  • Lime juice (freshly squeezed)-¼ cup
  • Olive oil- ¼ cup
  • Garlic cloves( finely chopped)-7-8
  • Cumin powder- 1 tsp.
  • Dried oregano-1 tsp.
  • Coarsely ground black pepper- ½ tsp.
  • Salt- 1 tsp. or to taste
  • Fresh cilantro leaves- ¼ cup
  • CHICKEN
  • Whole chicken (giblets & neck removed)-1 .5 kg /3.3 pound
  • Halve of the orange
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F/232°C.
  2. Remove the chicken giblets,trim any excess fat or leftover feathers and rinse the chicken inside and out. Pat chicken dry all over with paper towel. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl combine all the ingredients for marinade (orange zest, lime zest, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, cumin powder, dried oregano, ground black pepper and chopped cilantro.
  4. Place the chicken in a roasting pan / oven-safe skillet and pour the marinade over it. Allow to marinate for 30-60 minutes, the more the better.
  5. Bake the chicken for 1 hour. If the breast is getting too brown, place a piece of aluminum foil over the breast. Bake until chicken is cooked through or the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees in the thigh.
  6. Remove from the oven and cover with aluminum foil. Allow the chicken to rest for 15 minutes before carving.
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  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 mins
  • Category: Roast chicken
  • Cuisine: Cuban

Nutrition

  • Calories: 504kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 484mg
  • Fat: 37g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Cholesterol: 193mg

Keywords: mojo chicken, chicken recipes, roast chicken

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