Mojo Chicken Recipe
A delicious Mojo Chicken recipe that is perfect on the grill! Serve with rice, seasoned black beans and fresh cilantro!
Ingredients
Mojo Chicken Marinade + Sauce:
- 1 cup orange juice
- ¼ cup white onion grated
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2-3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Mojo Chicken:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups rice of your choice cooked
- 2 cups seasoned black beans homemade or store-bought
Garnish Options:
- oranges sliced
- lime wedges
- fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: In a large bowl, add 1 cup orange juice, ¼ cup white onion (grated), ¼ cup lime juice, 2-3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lime zest, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Whisk to combine and set aside. Pat 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towel. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Place chicken in a reusable silicone bag or glass container and pour approx. 1/3 of the mojo marinade over top (enough to coat the chicken). Ensure chicken is fully coated, seal container and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Simmer: Place the remainder of the mojo marinade in a small saucepan. Bring to a light simmer, uncovered, for approx. 20-30 minutes or until it is reduced by about half. Remove from heat and let cool slightly until use.
- Grill Chicken: Bring grill up to medium high heat (about 400℉) and ensure grill grates are clean. Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off (or you will have flare-ups) - discard the remaining marinade that came in contact with the chicken. Place chicken directly on the grill grates over direct heat (directly over flame) for 3-4 minutes per side (the bigger the thigh the longer you will need to cook it), flipping once.
- Rest: Remove from grill once the internal temp has reached 165℉ (use a meat thermometer). Let rest 5-10 minutes.
- Serve: Divide 2 cups rice of your choice, 2 cups seasoned black beans and chicken between plates. Drizzle the mojo sauce from the saucepan over the chicken and rice. Top with some fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice or orange juice.
Notes
- Orange Juice Concentrate: we love using a bit of orange juice concentrate in recipes to really amp up that orange flavor! You will find it in the freezer section of your grocery store!
- Chicken Breasts: feel free to use chicken breasts, if you prefer, just adjust the cook time.
- Marinate Time: since there is so much citrus in this marinade we wouldn't recommend marinating more than about 30 minutes as the citrus will start to cook the chicken and will change the texture (and not in a good way!).
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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