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Cuban Mojo Chicken

April 28, 2022 By Steven 8 Comments

My recipe for Cuban Mojo Chicken is tender and juicy, every bite having a complex flavor of herbs, citrus, and spices. The citrus caramelizing on the grill makes the skin crispy while keeping the meat mouthwateringly delicious. It is equally delicious roasted whole in the oven with roasted halves of oranges to squeeze over the top at the end. My Mojo Marinade recipe is simple and delicious, perfect for mojo chicken, pork, and seafood. It has a complex depth of flavor that works great with the smoke from the fire.

In Cuba, Cuban Mojo Sauce uses sour, bitter oranges as a main ingredient in the marinade. Bitter orange or Seville oranges are typically used for mojo sauce. But I don’t have either of these in the shops where I live. So for my Mojo Sauce recipe, I use the zest of the orange to help complement the juice and give it a little more of the authentic flavor of bitter orange. Mojo Sauces originated in the Canary Islands, and you can find the influence in recipes ranging from Portugal to the Caribbean, to the Southern USA. The cumin, fresh oregano, garlic, and citrus all complement one another and make a really great grilled chicken. You’re going to love my Cuban Mojo Chicken recipe, and it pairs perfectly with my Cuban Mojo Potatoes!!!

Cuban Mojo Chicken

Cuban Mojo Chicken

Cuban Mojo Chicken

Here’s my Cuban Mojo Chicken recipe.

Cuban Mojo Chicken
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Cuban Mojo Chicken

Cuban Mojo Chicken is tender and juicy, every bite having a complex flavor of herbs, citrus, and spices. The citrus caramelizing on the grill makes the skin crispy while keeping the meat mouthwateringly delicious,
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: chicken, cuban chicken, cuban mojo chicken, marinade, mojo, mojo marinade, mojo sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 523kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Orange zest and juice
  • 3 Limes zest and juice
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Oregano Chopped
  • 1 Cup Cilantro Chopped
  • 6 Cloves Garlic Crushed and Chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 3-4 Pounds Chicken

Instructions

  • Combine all the marinade ingredients in a blender and process until smooth
  • For a whole chicken, place chicken breast-side down, with the legs towards you. For individual pieces, skip to step #8
  • Using kitchen scissors or shears cut along either side of the backbone to remove it, save the backbone for stock
  • Break the wishbone with your knife
  • Turn the bird breast side up and just press down with the palm of your hand to make it lay flat.
  • Make a shallow incision at the joint between the drumstick and thighs
  • Make a shallow incision at the joint between the wings and breast
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl and pour on the marinade, ensure your cover the chicken completely. Marinate at least one hour and up to 24 hours.
  • Pile the charcoal on one side of the grill, you don’t want the chicken to be directly over the flames.
  • Place the chicken skin side up on the grill with the legs closest to the flames, but again, not over the flames
  • Cover the grill and roast the chicken for 30-45 minutes, until and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh and the breast, reads 165F
  • Wrap in foil, let rest for 10-15 minutes

PROCESS, for Oven Roasting

  • Preheat oven to 375F
  • Place chicken in a roasting pan, (line the pan with aluminum foil for easy clean up)
  • Roast for 40 minutes, rotating pan halfway through
  • Continue to rotate every 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reads 165F in the thickest part of the thigh and the breast, but not touching a bone.
  • Remove from the oven once it reaches 165F, brush lightly with olive oil, cover with foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Cuban Mojo Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523 Calories from Fat 351
% Daily Value*
Fat 39g60%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 122mg41%
Sodium 711mg31%
Potassium 532mg15%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin A 816IU16%
Vitamin C 37mg45%
Calcium 120mg12%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Take a look at my Mojo Shrimp with Garlic Spinach and Mushrooms too. I think you’ll like both the Chicken and the Shrimp!!!

Mojo Shrimp

Cuban Mojo Chicken

Thanks for visiting my Food Blog. I hope you enjoy my Cuban Mojo Marinade recipe. Please come back again soon! Bon appetit, Steven

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  1. mary colon

    August 31, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    I did on stove 15 min each side. Then broil oven 8 minutes each side and used gravy with mashed potatoes. It was delicious!!!

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  2. Maria

    December 16, 2020 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    love this mojo chicken recipe!

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    • Steven

      December 16, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      Thank you, Maria. This is one of my favorite Cuban chicken recipes, I’m glad you like it too.

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  3. Chris David

    May 21, 2022 at 3:09 am

    I loved this recipe so much . It’s really awesome

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  4. Clara

    May 31, 2023 at 5:48 am

    Cuban mojo chicken was an absolutely refreshing recipe for me and I totally admire the same! Had some guests coming over so thought of making something unique when I found this recipe! Thanks a lot! This was even a time saver and flooded with the taste of best.

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  5. JONESCRUSHER

    August 29, 2023 at 11:48 am

    You can buy sour orange juice at Walmart. Go to the Mexican food aisle. GOYA sells Mojo marinade ready to cook with. They also sell the sour orange juice.

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  6. Steven

    December 12, 2020 at 10:21 am

    Thank you for sharing my Mojo Chicken Recipe!!!

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