Description
Grilled Cuban mojo chicken thighs marinated for bold, zesty flavors that are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1 orange
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh mint (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 4 chicken thighs
Instructions
- Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl or jar.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and toss them in the marinade until well coated.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place chicken thighs on the grill skin-side down and grill until marked, flipping once.
- Cook until the juices run clear, ensuring the chicken is juicy and not overcooked.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, splash a little lime juice on the chicken right before serving. If you double the marinade, cook the extra for a dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg