Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs marinated in a zesty citrus and garlic mojo sauce, bringing the rich culinary traditions of Cuba to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish, pour the marinade over the chicken, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Arrange the Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and place the thighs skin-side up in a baking dish or on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the Chicken: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Broil for Crispiness: Switch to broil for an additional 3-5 minutes to achieve crispy skin.
- Rest the Chicken: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use fresh citrus juices instead of bottled for the best flavor. For maximum tenderness and taste, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Cuban Mojo Chicken, citrus marinated chicken, garlic chicken thighs, Caribbean chicken, healthy dinner