Easy Mojo Chicken

5 from 1 vote

This mojo chicken is vibrant, zesty, and aromatic! Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a traditional Cuban-inspired mojo sauce featuring orange, lime, and bold spices. Pair it with cilantro lime rice, beans, or tortillas.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Marinating Time1

Total Time1 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Cuban

Keyword: chicken dinner, cuban chicken, easy chicken dinner, easy dinner, mojo, mojo chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 654kcal

Author: Lena Gladstone

Equipment

Ingredients

6 cloves garlic peeled
1 medium shallot peeled and roughly chopped
½ cup cilantro leaves packed (plus more for serving)
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves packed
3 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
1½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 large orange zested
1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
⅓ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
1 large lime zested
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 pounds chicken thighs boneless and skinless

Instructions

In a 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.
In a gallon sized ziplock, add the chicken and the remaining marinade, toss around to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least an hour and up to a day.
When ready to cook. Remove the chicken and let it come to room temperature while you heat the grill. Heat the grill to medium high heat, and lightly oil the grill grates. Place the chicken on the grates. Grill the chicken for approximately 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway (or until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F for thighs and 150°F to 155°F for breasts).
Add the reserved sauce to a non-stick skillet and reduce over medium high heat for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
Remove chicken from the grill to a serving platter, drizzle with the sauce, top with cilantro leaves and a few wedges of limes. Serve with lime cilantro rice, beans and your favorite salad. Enjoy.

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