Cuban Style Mojo Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make the marinade by blending olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, orange zest, garlic, cilantro, sa laancho, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2Pour the marinade over chicken legs and thighs; marinate for at least 8 hours.
  3. 3Arrange marinated chicken pieces on a sheet pan with orange wedges.
  4. 4Roast chicken at 450 degrees until cooked through.
  5. 5Rinse rice and cook with chicken stock and lime juice until tender.
  6. 6Cook corn with butter.
  7. 7Simmer black beans with chicken stock, tomato bouillon, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper for 15 minutes.
  8. 8Toss cooked corn with cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cotija cheese.
  9. 9Serve the roasted chicken with cilantro lime rice, corn, and black beans.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 orange orange zest
  • 1 handful garlic
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon sa laancho
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 pounds chicken legs and thighs
  • 8 oranges
  • 2 cups rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 8 limes
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups corn
  • 1 tablespoon tomato bouillon
  • 2 handfuls cotija cheese

Equipment

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