Chicken Recipes: Cuban Mojo Chicken

Cuban Mojo Chicken Thighs from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)

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Chicken Recipes: Cuban Mojo Chicken

The secret to grilled Mojo Chicken Thighs is the perfectly balanced Orange Juice marinade that not only infuses flavor into the chicken, but also gets reduced as a drizzling sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Marinating Time1

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course, Dinner

Cuisine: Cuban

Servings: people

Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

Mojo Marinade

6 cloves garlic peeled
1 medium shallot roughly chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 lime zested (approx. 2 teaspoons grated lime zest)
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup Florida’s Natural® No-Pulp Orange Juice
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

Chicken

3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

In a high-powered blender, combine all the marinade ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour ⅓ cup of marinade into a small bowl and reserve it for the dipping sauce.
Toss the chicken with the remaining 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and add the remaining marinade. Marinate in the fridge for at least an hour and up to a day.
Prepare a grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil the grill grates. Place the chicken on the grates. Let the chicken char for 30-60 seconds and then immediately decrease the heat to medium low. Grill the chicken for approximately 10-15 minutes (or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F for thighs and 150°F to 155°F for breasts), turning every 5-7 minutes.
Transfer the reserved sauce to a non-stick skillet and reduce over medium high heat for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Drizzle over the grilled chicken and serve.

Notes

This recipe is great for meal prep. Prep it at the beginning of the week and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days for easy lunches and dinners.

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