Cuban Mojo Chicken Thighs Recipe - Learn Like A Pro

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Cuban Mojo Chicken Thighs Recipe – Learn like a Pro: 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.

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Cuban Mojo Chicken Thighs Recipe – Learn like a Pro

INGREDIENTS

Mojo Marinade

6 cloves garlic peeled
1 medium shallot roughly chopped
1 teaspoon 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 Orange Juice
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

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.
Add the chicken to 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

Most Mojo Chicken recipes don’t have a dipping sauce – but because this marinade is so freaking delish, make sure to reserve some and then reduce it down over medium high heat so you can drizzle it on top!

Also – this is such a versatile recipe that you can add it to burrito bowls, rice bowls etc. It’s one of my go-to ways to make chicken!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 403kcal
Carbohydrates: 7g
Protein: 44g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0.04g
Cholesterol: 215mg
Sodium: 1755mg
Potassium: 666mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 3g
Vitamin A: 121IU
Vitamin C: 19mg
Calcium: 47mg
Iron: 3mg

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JASMINE GOMEZ

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