Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Cuban Mojo Grilled Chicken


This was a good marinade. It would likely be even better if I had all the ingredients it required. I didn't seem to have limes. I bought them at the same time I bought the oranges for juice. I vividly remember putting them in my cart. What happened to them? I didn't know. 

Then the day after I made this recipe I found the limes in my trunk. They escaped the bag apparently. Which explains why I had an empty produce bag in one of my grocery bags as I was unpacking. Sure wish my brain had caught up then and realized I was missing limes. 

Any...who...this was a good recipe. I didn't put in as much cumin as it lists, and that's because a little cumin goes a long way with me. 

Cuban Mojo Grilled Chicken
Recipe from Dinner Then Dessert
Serves 4
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro , chopped
  • 4 chicken breasts , boneless skinless

Whisk together vegetable oil, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and cilantro in a small bowl.

Pour into a zip lock bag with 4 chicken breasts you've scored on the top.

Marinate for 4-8 hours.

To cook on the grill:

Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side on direct heat.

To cook in the oven:

Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

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