Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Cuba, where flavors dance and aromas tantalize the senses. Cuban chicken, a cornerstone of Cuban cuisine, captivates hearts with its irresistible blend of spices, herbs, and zesty citrus. Whether you crave the smoky goodness of Pollo Asado, the tangy delight of Pollo al Mojito, or the succulent slow-cooked Ropa Vieja, this article will guide you through the secrets of preparing authentic Cuban chicken dishes that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Havana.
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ONE-PAN CUBAN CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BEANS
Juicy roast chicken thighs are paired with our take on moros y cristianos, the Cuban version of rice and beans, in this easy dinner recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Thighs
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large straight-sided ovenproof skillet, brown bacon over medium-high, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper. Brown in skillet, turning once, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate.
- Remove fat from skillet. Add oil, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes.
- Add rice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and oregano. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth, beans, and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Nestle in chicken, skin-side up. Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to oven. Roast until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes; serve.
CITRUS-SPICE CARIBBEAN/CUBAN MARINADE FOR PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN
The perfect blend of citrus and spice for a taste straight from the islands. Prep time doesn't include marinating time.
Provided by LizzyGirl09
Categories Caribbean
Time 10m
Yield 1 marinade, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy-duty Ziploc bag or glass pan.
- Add your choice of pork, beef, chicken or fish.
- Marinate for at least two hours.
- Prepare in your preferred method of cooking.
CUBAN GARLIC CHICKEN
This is straight from Havana, from a restaurant called "Gladys' House". Adapted from a recipe printed in the Chicago Tribune. You can find bottled sour orange juice in Hispanic markets or well-stocked Hispanic aisles in your local grocery store. Cook/prepare time includes marination time of one hour. I'm having a really hard time getting the first ingredient through the Zaar editor, but it's 2, 3-4 lb. chickens, cut into serving pieces
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Chicken
Time 2h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a container large enough to hold all the pieces (I used an extra-large zip-loc bag).
- Combine the garlic, sour orange juice, salt, vinegar, pepper, oregano and cumin in a small bowl. pour the marinade evenly over the chicken; cover chicken (or close bag and smush it around); refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Heat oven to 450°. Arrange chicken in one layer in a roasting pan; pour the marinade evenly over the top of the chicken.
- Roast the chicken in the lower third of the oven, stirring during the last 10 minutes to coat with the sauce, until it is cooked through and the sauce begins to caramelize, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken to a platter, spoon garlic sauce over the pieces.
CUBAN CHICKEN
An unusual combination of ingredients. Yummy! Serve over rice. You can put rice into the pot to cook with everything else, but add 2 cups chicken broth and simmer 20 minutes until the rice is done. One fewer pot to wash!
Provided by MJodyH
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue to cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Stir tomatoes, chicken, red bell pepper, raisins, olives, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves into the onion mixture; cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1013.2 mg, Sugar 18 g
CUBAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND YELLOW RICE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter with the oil in a large deep skillet, with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until well browned, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until other side browns lightly, about 2 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
- Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add the peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir until the rice is coated. Pour in the broth, stir to distribute the rice evenly. Increase the heat to high and boil until liquid begins to be absorbed into the rice, about 2 minutes. Nestle the chicken in the rice. Cover and transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the rice is tender and chicken cooks through, about 25 minutes.
- Remove the cover, fluff the rice and stir in the peas. Cover and let sit to warm the peas, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve.
CUBAN CHICKEN SANDWICH
I'm fortunate to live in an area where I can buy fresh Cuban bread from Cuban bakeries. The loaf typically is about 36 inches long, which makes four big sandwiches. Cuban bread has a palmetto leaf placed on top center prior to baking to keep moisture in. The texture is crispy on the outside and very light on the inside.
Provided by lutzflcat
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 2h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chicken tenders between 2 sheets of heavy plastic on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound chicken with the smooth side of a meat mallet until flattened out. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and add enough mojo marinade to cover the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or up to overnight.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken tenders from the marinade, drain, and place in the skillet. Cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add sliced onions to the same skillet, adding a bit more oil if necessary, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- Cut Cuban bread into 4 rolls. Slice each in half lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Cover the bottom and the top of each roll with yellow mustard. Assemble the sandwich by placing pickle slices on the bottom, followed by chicken, Swiss cheese, and onion. Cut each sandwich in half at an angle, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660.6 calories, Carbohydrate 64.4 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 54.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1456.8 mg, Sugar 3 g
BAKED CUBAN CHICKEN
This recipe was inspired by a take-out restaurant in Florida and perfected by my mother. For all of you who are looking for a different way to have your chicken, try this recipe! A favorite in this household. Serve with rice and peas or quartered roast potatoes.
Provided by misskim
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 2h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, allspice, onion powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces, reserving marinade in the bowl. Pan-fry chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour reserved marinade on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 217.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CUBAN CHICKEN WITH YELLOW RICE
A wonderful one dish meal that the entire family will enjoy. Beautiful presentation with the yellow rice, green peas and red peppers.
Provided by Chef Petunia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large deep skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken and brown on both sides until golden and almost done. Remove to a plate, sprinkle with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Pour water into skillet and add garlic. Bring to a boil and add rice and stir. Add chicken back to pan on top of rice and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat. Cook until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Spoon peas and roasted red pepper over top. Cover again and cook 3-5 more minutes.
CUBAN ROASTED CHICKEN (POLLO ASADO CUBANO)
Make and share this Cuban Roasted Chicken (Pollo Asado Cubano) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by diner524
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse chicken, pat dry. Place chicken breast up in foil-lined shallow roasting pan. In mortar, place garlic, salt, oregano and black pepper, mash them well together. Mix garlic mixture with butter and lemon juice. With your fingers, carefully separate skin from breast, massage 1/2 of mixture gently between breast and skin, then spread the remaining mixture evenly over the whole chicken. Tuck wings under and tie legs together. The chicken will taste better if marinated overnight.
- Place pan in center of rack and cook for 55 minutes at 350° F, basting occasionally. Cook uncovered at 400° F for 5-7 minutes.
CUBAN CHICKEN AND RICE
Provided by Sandra Lee
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy bottom pot over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add to the pot, and brown in batches on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a plate. To the pot, add half the onions and half the green peppers (reserve remaining half for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Black Bean and Pork Stew). Cook until softened, about 3 minutes, and then add the garlic and chile powder and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and let it toast for 2 minutes. Add 4 cups water, tomato sauce, and olives and give it a stir. Put the chicken back into the pot. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. (Reserve 2 cups rice for another use, such as Round 2 Recipe Rice Cakes with Creamy Cilantro Sauce.) Serve garnished with cilantro.
VIRGINIA'S CUBAN GARLIC CHICKEN
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time P1DT30m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all the ingredients except the chicken. Add the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.
- Grill chicken over hot heat until cooked through.
CUBAN-STYLE SLOW COOKER CHICKEN FRICASSEE
"This is a typical Cuban dish. It's easy to make and quite tasty. This goes best over white rice and some fried plantains."
Provided by Dommynchristian
Categories South American
Time 8h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine onion, garlic, bell pepper, and potatoes.
- Stir in tomato sauce and wine; season with cumin, sage leaf, and salt and pepper.
- Place chicken legs in slow cooker, and pour mixture over chicken.
- Cover, and cook on Low heat until juices run clear, about 6 to 8 hours.
CUBAN-STYLE GRILLED MOJO CHICKEN WITH GREENS, AVOCADOS AND MANGOES
Categories Salad Chicken Marinate Low Cal Backyard BBQ Orange Mango Cashew Avocado Grill Chill Grill/Barbecue Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- Whisk vegetable oil, orange juice, orange peel, honey and soy sauce in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Make chicken:
- Stir cumin seeds in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until seeds are fragrant and slightly darker in color, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to medium bowl. Add minced garlic, minced chili and salt to seeds; mash mixture with back of fork to form coarse paste. Heat olive oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Pour hot olive oil over garlic mixture; stir to blend. Let stand 15 minutes. Whisk in orange juice and lime juice. Pour marinade into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish and cool. Add chicken to marinade; turn to cnd cool. Add chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Cover chicken and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- Combine mangoes and avocados in medium bowl. Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to work surface. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut each chicken piece crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
- Place lettuces in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper; mound lettuces on 6 plates. Arrange 1 sliced chicken piece atop lettuces on each plate. Spoon mangoes and avocados alongside chicken. Sprinkle salads with cashews. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.
CUBAN-SPICED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CHORIZO AND RICE
Steps:
- Whisk first 11 ingredients in medium bowl for marinade. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag; add marinade. Seal bag; turn several times to coat chicken. Refrigerate chicken at least 4 hours and up to 1 day, turning bag occasionally. Using tongs, transfer chicken from bag to plate, allowing excess marinade to drip back into bag. Reserve marinade.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large wide pot over medium heat. Add chorizo and sauté until beginning to brown and fat begins to render, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to medium bowl. Increase heat to medium-high. Add half of chicken, skin side down, to pot. Sauté until brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat from pot; discard excess fat. Add chopped onions; sauté 4 minutes, scraping up any browned bits. Add chopped bell pepper and chopped garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes. Mix in rice, stirring to blend with vegetables. Add 2 1/2 cups broth, tomatoes with any juice, paprika, saffron, and reserved marinade. Bring to boil, stirring to blend. Return chicken, chorizo, and any accumulated juices to pot, pressing chicken partially into rice.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Arrange piquillo pepper strips over chicken pieces. Cover and continue to simmer until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if rice is dry, about 10 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Transfer rice and chicken to large shallow bowl. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges and serve.
CUBAN CHICKEN
Make and share this Cuban Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in a gallon sized zip bag or a large bowl with lid.
- In a medium bowl, combine all other ingredients for the marinade. Pour the marinade over the chicken and place in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the chicken until it is cooked through and no longer pink, and nicely browned outside.
- Garnish with lime wedges; serve with yellow rice and black beans.
CHICKEN FRICASSEE CUBAN STYLE
This recipe was in an ad magazine called "Living" that appears in my mailbox monthly. The little food/cooking section for January 2007 focused on Cuban food. Whether this is authentic or not - you decide. Note: Prep time includes 4 hour marinating time.
Provided by SusieQusie
Categories Chicken
Time 5h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large non-metallic bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients. Add the chicken pieces, cover and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Remove chicken from marinade & blot on paper towels to dry. Reserve marinade.
- Sprinkle chicken with cumin & dust lightly with flour.
- In a large frying pan, heat oil until it starts to smoke. Quickly add the floured chicken, browning on both sides, just a minute or 2 on each side. (Do this in 2 batches to avoid overcrowding in pan). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the potato cubes until lightly browned on all sides.
- Remove potatoes then sauté onion and pepper until limp.
- Return chicken and potatoes to pan. Add reserved marinade, tomato sauce, wine, olives and raisins.
- Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer until the chicken is done, 20-30 minutes. Don't overcook.
- Serve the chicken pieces over white rice with plenty of sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.3, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 137.9, Sodium 1362.2, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 21, Protein 48
SPICY CUBAN MOJO CHICKEN WITH MANGO-AVOCADO SALSA
Make and share this Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken With Mango-Avocado Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kban48
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 plates, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toast the cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Place the cumin seeds, garlic, chile pepper, salt, olive oil, orange juice, and lemon juice into the bowl of a blender; grind to a coarse paste. Toss the chicken with the marinade, then place into the refrigerator, and allow to marinate for about 2 1/2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned. Place into the oven, and cook until the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. When the chicken is done, remove, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is in the oven, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lime zest, honey, and soy sauce in a skillet over medium-high heat. Simmer until the orange juice has reduced to 1/3 of original volume and is beginning to get thick and syrupy. Once thick, remove from heat, and whisk in the butter pieces one at a time until melted; set aside.
- To serve, place chicken on the plate and sprinkle with mango and avocado. Drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with cilantro and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 96.3, Sodium 225.8, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 27.6
CUBAN GARLIC CHICKEN
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a container large enough to hold all the pieces. Combine the garlic, sour orange juice, salt, vinegar, pepper, oregano and cumin in a small bowl. pour the marinade evenly over the chicken; cover chicken and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Heat oven to 450°. Arrange chicken in one layer in a roasting pan; pour the marinade evenly over the top of the chicken. Roast the chicken in the lower third of the oven, stirring during the last 10 minutes to coat with the sauce, until it is cooked through and the sauce begins to caramelize, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove the chicken to a platter, spoon garlic sauce over the pieces.
KIRSTEN'S CUBAN CHICKEN AND RICE
I am half Cuban, and I remember my grandmother making this dish for us every time she came to visit. I have scoured the internet for different recipes, finally settling on this one that I have made my own. It is a spicier, warm-your-soul version that is full of flavor and a hit every time I make it!
Provided by LucyLoo224
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Season both sides of the chicken pieces in salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a wide nonstick pot over medium heat. Add chicken, and brown for 8 to 10 minutes per side, working in batches if necessary. Remove to a plate.
- Add onion and saute until it just starts to turn brown, about 7 minutes. Add sazon, sofrito, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, thyme, adobo, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and stir until all grains are coated with oil and spices. Return the chicken to the pan, then add chicken broth, chiles, and olives. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Cook, without lifting the lid, until all liquid is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 117.7 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1374.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
MILANESA - CUBAN CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
Cuban seak is usually butterflied or pounded thin and served almost crispy. Top with lemon juice & raw onion.
Provided by Chef Chessie
Categories Steak
Time 1h15m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sprinkle garlic salt and pepper onto steaks and marinate refrigerated for one hour in juice of sour orange.
- After 1 hour, beat eggs and add salt.
- Let all juice drip off steaks, dip in egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1504.3, Fat 61.2, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 690.5, Sodium 2442.6, Carbohydrate 78.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 148.5
Tips:
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken. This will help the chicken stay moist and flavorful.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes. This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help the chicken cook evenly without burning.
- Grill the chicken until it is cooked through. The chicken is cooked through when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Cuban chicken is often served with rice, beans, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
Cuban chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are grilling, baking, or frying Cuban chicken, you are sure to enjoy this tasty dish.
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